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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.35, 1,264.43 and 518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.35, 1,264.43 and 518.03 is: 714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.35 : 1,264.43 = 518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.35/1,264.43 = 518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.35x = 1,264.43 × 518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.35x = 655,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,003.76/916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.80

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