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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.89, 1,265.22 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.89, 1,265.22 and 518.42 is: 715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.89 : 1,265.22 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.89/1,265.22 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.89x = 1,265.22 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.89x = 655,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,918.52/916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.38

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