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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.78, 1,264.98 and 523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.78, 1,264.98 and 523.78 is: 722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.78 : 1,264.98 = 523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.78/1,264.98 = 523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.78x = 1,264.98 × 523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.78x = 662,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,571.22/916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.72

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