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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.61, 1,264.60 and 518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.61, 1,264.60 and 518.22 is: 714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.61 : 1,264.60 = 518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.61/1,264.60 = 518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.61x = 1,264.60 × 518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.61x = 655,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,341.66/916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.97

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