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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.77, 1,265.25 and 523.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.77, 1,265.25 and 523.83 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.77 : 1,265.25 = 523.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.77/1,265.25 = 523.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.77x = 1,265.25 × 523.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.77x = 662,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,775.91/916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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