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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.58, 1,264.95 and 523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.58, 1,264.95 and 523.59 is: 722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.58 : 1,264.95 = 523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.58/1,264.95 = 523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.58x = 1,264.95 × 523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.58x = 662,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,315.17/916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.60

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