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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,267.43 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,267.43 and 520.16 is: 717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,267.43 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,267.43 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,267.43 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 659,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,257.45/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.78

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