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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,266.36 and 634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,266.36 and 634.13 is: 875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,266.36 = 634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,266.36 = 634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,266.36 × 634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 803,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,030.54/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.43

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