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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.28, 1,264.32 and 523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.28, 1,264.32 and 523.32 is: 722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.28 : 1,264.32 = 523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.28/1,264.32 = 523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.28x = 1,264.32 × 523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.28x = 661,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,643.94/916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.10

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