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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.95, 1,267.65 and 624.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.95, 1,267.65 and 624.11 is: 860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.95 : 1,267.65 = 624.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.95/1,267.65 = 624.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.95x = 1,267.65 × 624.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.95x = 791,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,146.70/918.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.93

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