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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.33, 1,267.23 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.33, 1,267.23 and 519.99 is: 717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.33 : 1,267.23 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.33/1,267.23 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.33x = 1,267.23 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.33x = 658,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,946.93/918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.55

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