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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,264.05 and 523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,264.05 and 523.05 is: 721.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,264.05 = 523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,264.05 = 523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,264.05 × 523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 661,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,161.35/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.78

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