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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.49, 1,264.77 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.49, 1,264.77 and 523.50 is: 722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.49 : 1,264.77 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.49/1,264.77 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.49x = 1,264.77 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.49x = 662,107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,107.10/916.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.44

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