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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.17, 1,265.67 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.17, 1,265.67 and 518.82 is: 715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.17 : 1,265.67 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.17/1,265.67 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.17x = 1,265.67 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.17x = 656,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,661.60/917.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.97

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