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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.53, 1,265.83 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.53, 1,265.83 and 524.34 is: 723.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.53 : 1,265.83 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.53/1,265.83 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.53x = 1,265.83 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.53x = 663,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,723.99/917.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.38

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