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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,265.85 and 518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,265.85 and 518.98 is: 716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,265.85 = 518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,265.85 = 518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,265.85 × 518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 656,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,941.91/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.17

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