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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.65, 1,264.88 and 718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.65, 1,264.88 and 718.13 is: 989.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.65 : 1,264.88 = 718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.65/1,264.88 = 718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.65x = 1,264.88 × 718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.65x = 908,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,348.27/917.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.86

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