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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,264.21 and 523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,264.21 and 523.12 is: 721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,264.21 = 523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,264.21 = 523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,264.21 × 523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 661,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,333.54/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.90

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