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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.11, 1,266.27 and 598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.11, 1,266.27 and 598.64 is: 826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.11 : 1,266.27 = 598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.11/1,266.27 = 598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.11x = 1,266.27 × 598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.11x = 758,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,033.54/917.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.55

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