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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.25, 1,264.44 and 523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.25, 1,264.44 and 523.49 is: 722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.25 : 1,264.44 = 523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.25/1,264.44 = 523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.25x = 1,264.44 × 523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.25x = 661,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,921.70/916.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.42

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