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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,268.08 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,268.08 and 623.64 is: 860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,268.08 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,268.08 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,268.08 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 790,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,825.41/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.62

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