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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.57, 1,266.15 and 524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.57, 1,266.15 and 524.57 is: 723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.57 : 1,266.15 = 524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.57/1,266.15 = 524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.57x = 1,266.15 × 524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.57x = 664,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,177.97/917.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.84

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