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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.77, 1,266.49 and 524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.77, 1,266.49 and 524.79 is: 724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.77 : 1,266.49 = 524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.77/1,266.49 = 524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.77x = 1,266.49 × 524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.77x = 664,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,641.94/917.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.19

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