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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.60, 1,266.34 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.60, 1,266.34 and 524.60 is: 723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.60 : 1,266.34 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.60/1,266.34 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.60x = 1,266.34 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.60x = 664,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,321.96/917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.98

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