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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.71, 1,266.87 and 524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.71, 1,266.87 and 524.66 is: 724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.71 : 1,266.87 = 524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.71/1,266.87 = 524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.71x = 1,266.87 × 524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.71x = 664,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,671.65/917.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.27

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