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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,267.39 and 520.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,267.39 and 520.07 is: 717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,267.39 = 520.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,267.39 = 520.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,267.39 × 520.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 659,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,131.52/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.70

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