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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.38, 1,266.21 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.38, 1,266.21 and 524.63 is: 724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.38 : 1,266.21 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.38/1,266.21 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.38x = 1,266.21 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.38x = 664,291.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,291.75/917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.12

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