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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.43, 1,266.27 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.43, 1,266.27 and 524.68 is: 724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.43 : 1,266.27 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.43/1,266.27 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.43x = 1,266.27 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.43x = 664,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,386.54/917.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.18

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