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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.50, 1,267.59 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.50, 1,267.59 and 520.20 is: 717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.50 : 1,267.59 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.50/1,267.59 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.50x = 1,267.59 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.50x = 659,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,391.38/918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.90

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