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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.48, 1,264.62 and 518.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.48, 1,264.62 and 518.17 is: 715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.48 : 1,264.62 = 518.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.48/1,264.62 = 518.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.48x = 1,264.62 × 518.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.48x = 655,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,288.15/916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.01

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