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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,267.50 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,267.50 and 520.22 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,267.50 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,267.50 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,267.50 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 659,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,372.51/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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