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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.74, 1,266.46 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.74, 1,266.46 and 524.71 is: 724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.74 : 1,266.46 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.74/1,266.46 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.74x = 1,266.46 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.74x = 664,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,524.23/917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.09

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