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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 916.18 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 916.18 and 524.16 is: 786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 916.18 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/916.18 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 916.18 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 480,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,224.91/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.92

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