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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,266.20 and 637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,266.20 and 637.27 is: 879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,266.20 = 637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,266.20 = 637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,266.20 × 637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 806,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,911.27/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.83

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