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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.06, 1,265.50 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.06, 1,265.50 and 518.72 is: 715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.06 : 1,265.50 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.06/1,265.50 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.06x = 1,265.50 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.06x = 656,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,442.03/917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.82

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