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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.70, 1,267.49 and 520.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.70, 1,267.49 and 520.31 is: 717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.70 : 1,267.49 = 520.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.70/1,267.49 = 520.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.70x = 1,267.49 × 520.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.70x = 659,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,487.72/918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.85

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