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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,264.60 and 523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,264.60 and 523.35 is: 722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,264.60 = 523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,264.60 = 523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,264.60 × 523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 661,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,828.41/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.10

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