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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,264.10 and 523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,264.10 and 523.16 is: 721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,264.10 = 523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,264.10 = 523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,264.10 × 523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 661,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,326.56/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.86

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