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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,265.44 and 523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,265.44 and 523.97 is: 723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,265.44 = 523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,265.44 = 523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,265.44 × 523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 663,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,050.69/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.10

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