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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.87, 1,265.72 and 523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.87, 1,265.72 and 523.82 is: 723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.87 : 1,265.72 = 523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.87/1,265.72 = 523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.87x = 1,265.72 × 523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.87x = 663,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,000.50/916.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.11

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