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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.90, 1,268.76 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.90, 1,268.76 and 624.06 is: 861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.90 : 1,268.76 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.90/1,268.76 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.90x = 1,268.76 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.90x = 791,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,782.37/918.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.66

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