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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.98, 1,267.49 and 599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.98, 1,267.49 and 599.73 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.98 : 1,267.49 = 599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.98/1,267.49 = 599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.98x = 1,267.49 × 599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.98x = 760,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,148.78/918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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