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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,266.17 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,266.17 and 524.48 is: 723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,266.17 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,266.17 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,266.17 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 664,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,071.89/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.82

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