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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.42, 1,266.04 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.42, 1,266.04 and 524.44 is: 723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.42 : 1,266.04 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.42/1,266.04 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.42x = 1,266.04 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.42x = 663,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,966.00/917.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.73

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