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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.40, 1,264.64 and 523.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.40, 1,264.64 and 523.48 is: 722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.40 : 1,264.64 = 523.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.40/1,264.64 = 523.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.40x = 1,264.64 × 523.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.40x = 662,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,013.75/916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.41

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