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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,265.33 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,265.33 and 523.92 is: 723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,265.33 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,265.33 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,265.33 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 662,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,937.75/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.00

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