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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,265.66 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,265.66 and 524.18 is: 723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,265.66 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,265.66 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,265.66 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 663,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,433.66/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.36

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