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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.48, 1,266.26 and 722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.48, 1,266.26 and 722.46 is: 997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.48 : 1,266.26 = 722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.48/1,266.26 = 722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.48x = 1,266.26 × 722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.48x = 914,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,822.20/917.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.10

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