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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.00, 1,266.89 and 519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.00, 1,266.89 and 519.70 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.00 : 1,266.89 = 519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.00/1,266.89 = 519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.00x = 1,266.89 × 519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.00x = 658,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,401.24/918.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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