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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.37, 1,264.57 and 523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.37, 1,264.57 and 523.38 is: 722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.37 : 1,264.57 = 523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.37/1,264.57 = 523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.37x = 1,264.57 × 523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.37x = 661,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,849.34/916.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.26

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