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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,263.96 and 523.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,263.96 and 523.02 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,263.96 = 523.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,263.96 = 523.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,263.96 × 523.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 661,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,076.36/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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