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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.02, 1,265.52 and 523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.02, 1,265.52 and 523.96 is: 723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.02 : 1,265.52 = 523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.02/1,265.52 = 523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.02x = 1,265.52 × 523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.02x = 663,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,081.86/917.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.08

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