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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.42, 1,264.59 and 523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.42, 1,264.59 and 523.39 is: 722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.42 : 1,264.59 = 523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.42/1,264.59 = 523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.42x = 1,264.59 × 523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.42x = 661,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,873.76/916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.24

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