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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,265.24 and 523.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,265.24 and 523.93 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,265.24 = 523.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,265.24 = 523.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,265.24 × 523.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 662,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,894.57/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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