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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,265.04 and 523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,265.04 and 523.74 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,265.04 = 523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,265.04 = 523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,265.04 × 523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 662,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,552.05/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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