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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.76, 1,264.92 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.76, 1,264.92 and 523.56 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.76 : 1,264.92 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.76/1,264.92 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.76x = 1,264.92 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.76x = 662,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,261.52/916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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