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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.86, 1,265.24 and 518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.86, 1,265.24 and 518.54 is: 715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.86 : 1,265.24 = 518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.86/1,265.24 = 518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.86x = 1,265.24 × 518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.86x = 656,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,079.64/916.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.57

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