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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,263.92 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,263.92 and 522.96 is: 721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,263.92 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,263.92 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,263.92 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 660,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,979.60/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.59

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