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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.40, 1,266.02 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.40, 1,266.02 and 524.48 is: 723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.40 : 1,266.02 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.40/1,266.02 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.40x = 1,266.02 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.40x = 664,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,002.17/917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.79

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