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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.50, 1,266.27 and 637.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.50, 1,266.27 and 637.58 is: 879.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.50 : 1,266.27 = 637.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.50/1,266.27 = 637.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.50x = 1,266.27 × 637.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.50x = 807,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,342.10/917.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.94

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