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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.37, 1,266.41 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.37, 1,266.41 and 524.32 is: 723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.37 : 1,266.41 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.37/1,266.41 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.37x = 1,266.41 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.37x = 663,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,995.14/917.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.80

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