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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.20, 1,265.45 and 524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.20, 1,265.45 and 524.15 is: 723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.20 : 1,265.45 = 524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.20/1,265.45 = 524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.20x = 1,265.45 × 524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.20x = 663,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,285.62/917.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.16

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