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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,265.84 and 524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,265.84 and 524.37 is: 723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,265.84 = 524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,265.84 = 524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,265.84 × 524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 663,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,768.52/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.76

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