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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.67, 1,267.77 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.67, 1,267.77 and 520.35 is: 718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.67 : 1,267.77 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.67/1,267.77 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.67x = 1,267.77 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.67x = 659,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,684.12/918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.09

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