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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.09, 1,263.93 and 523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.09, 1,263.93 and 523.03 is: 721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.09 : 1,263.93 = 523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.09/1,263.93 = 523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.09x = 1,263.93 × 523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.09x = 661,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,073.31/916.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.62

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