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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.50, 1,266.72 and 637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.50, 1,266.72 and 637.64 is: 880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.50 : 1,266.72 = 637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.50/1,266.72 = 637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.50x = 1,266.72 × 637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.50x = 807,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,711.34/917.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.34

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