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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,267.38 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,267.38 and 520.17 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,267.38 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,267.38 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,267.38 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 659,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,253.05/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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