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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,264.52 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,264.52 and 523.50 is: 722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,264.52 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,264.52 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,264.52 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 661,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,976.22/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.24

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