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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.31, 1,264.51 and 523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.31, 1,264.51 and 523.41 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.31 : 1,264.51 = 523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.31/1,264.51 = 523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.31x = 1,264.51 × 523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.31x = 661,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,860.20/916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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