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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.79, 1,265.25 and 523.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.79, 1,265.25 and 523.87 is: 722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.79 : 1,265.25 = 523.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.79/1,265.25 = 523.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.79x = 1,265.25 × 523.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.79x = 662,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,826.52/916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.99

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