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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.91, 1,264.17 and 523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.91, 1,264.17 and 523.16 is: 722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.91 : 1,264.17 = 523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.91/1,264.17 = 523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.91x = 1,264.17 × 523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.91x = 661,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,363.56/915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.09

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