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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.93, 1,267.65 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.93, 1,267.65 and 624.27 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.93 : 1,267.65 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.93/1,267.65 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.93x = 1,267.65 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.93x = 791,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,355.87/918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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