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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.19, 1,265.85 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.19, 1,265.85 and 524.07 is: 723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.19 : 1,265.85 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.19/1,265.85 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.19x = 1,265.85 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.19x = 663,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,394.01/917.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.29

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