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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.93, 1,265.29 and 523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.93, 1,265.29 and 523.95 is: 723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.93 : 1,265.29 = 523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.93/1,265.29 = 523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.93x = 1,265.29 × 523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.93x = 662,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,948.70/916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.01

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