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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,266.17 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,266.17 and 524.61 is: 723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,266.17 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,266.17 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,266.17 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 664,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,242.82/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.79

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