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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,267.72 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,267.72 and 608.72 is: 839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,267.72 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,267.72 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,267.72 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 771,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,686.52/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.74

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