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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.51, 1,266.35 and 581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.51, 1,266.35 and 581.19 is: 802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.51 : 1,266.35 = 581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.51/1,266.35 = 581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.51x = 1,266.35 × 581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.51x = 735,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,987.05/917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.16

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