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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,266.18 and 710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,266.18 and 710.76 is: 981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,266.18 = 710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,266.18 = 710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,266.18 × 710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 899,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,950.10/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.24

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