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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.62, 1,266.75 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.62, 1,266.75 and 524.56 is: 724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.62 : 1,266.75 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.62/1,266.75 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.62x = 1,266.75 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.62x = 664,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,486.38/917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.14

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