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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.86, 1,266.75 and 638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.86, 1,266.75 and 638.02 is: 880.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.86 : 1,266.75 = 638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.86/1,266.75 = 638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.86x = 1,266.75 × 638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.86x = 808,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,211.84/917.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.54

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