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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.39, 1,264.64 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.39, 1,264.64 and 518.02 is: 714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.39 : 1,264.64 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.39/1,264.64 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.39x = 1,264.64 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.39x = 655,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,108.81/916.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.88

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