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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.42, 1,266.12 and 524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.42, 1,266.12 and 524.57 is: 723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.42 : 1,266.12 = 524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.42/1,266.12 = 524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.42x = 1,266.12 × 524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.42x = 664,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,162.24/917.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.95

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