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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.80, 1,266.08 and 638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.80, 1,266.08 and 638.20 is: 880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.80 : 1,266.08 = 638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.80/1,266.08 = 638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.80x = 1,266.08 × 638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.80x = 808,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,012.26/917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.38

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