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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,265.00 and 523.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,265.00 and 523.79 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,265.00 = 523.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,265.00 = 523.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,265.00 × 523.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 662,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,594.89/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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