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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.42, 1,265.63 and 638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.42, 1,265.63 and 638.33 is: 880.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.42 : 1,265.63 = 638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.42/1,265.63 = 638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.42x = 1,265.63 × 638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.42x = 807,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,889.60/917.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.61

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