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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.45, 1,264.78 and 523.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.45, 1,264.78 and 523.51 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.45 : 1,264.78 = 523.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.45/1,264.78 = 523.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.45x = 1,264.78 × 523.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.45x = 662,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,124.98/916.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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