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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.39, 1,266.02 and 519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.39, 1,266.02 and 519.02 is: 716.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.39 : 1,266.02 = 519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.39/1,266.02 = 519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.39x = 1,266.02 × 519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.39x = 657,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,089.70/917.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.26

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