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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.79, 1,265.09 and 523.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.79, 1,265.09 and 523.73 is: 722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.79 : 1,265.09 = 523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.79/1,265.09 = 523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.79x = 1,265.09 × 523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.79x = 662,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,566.13/916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.71

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