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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.66, 1,266.28 and 519.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.66, 1,266.28 and 519.37 is: 716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.66 : 1,266.28 = 519.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.66/1,266.28 = 519.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.66x = 1,266.28 × 519.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.66x = 657,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,669.86/917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.68

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