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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.72, 1,266.74 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.72, 1,266.74 and 525.01 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.72 : 1,266.74 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.72/1,266.74 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.72x = 1,266.74 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.72x = 665,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,042.21/917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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