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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.01, 1,265.54 and 524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.01, 1,265.54 and 524.05 is: 723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.01 : 1,265.54 = 524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.01/1,265.54 = 524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.01x = 1,265.54 × 524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.01x = 663,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,206.24/917.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.23

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