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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.41, 1,264.64 and 523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.41, 1,264.64 and 523.43 is: 722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.41 : 1,264.64 = 523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.41/1,264.64 = 523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.41x = 1,264.64 × 523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.41x = 661,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,950.24/916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.33

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