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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,266.33 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,266.33 and 539.62 is: 744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,266.33 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,266.33 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,266.33 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 683,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,336.99/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.67

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