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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.94, 1,268.47 and 608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.94, 1,268.47 and 608.54 is: 840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.94 : 1,268.47 = 608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.94/1,268.47 = 608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.94x = 1,268.47 × 608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.94x = 771,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,914.73/918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.01

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