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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.13, 1,264.48 and 523.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.13, 1,264.48 and 523.15 is: 722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.13 : 1,264.48 = 523.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.13/1,264.48 = 523.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.13x = 1,264.48 × 523.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.13x = 661,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,508.24/916.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.07

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