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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.85, 1,266.61 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.85, 1,266.61 and 524.86 is: 724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.85 : 1,266.61 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.85/1,266.61 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.85x = 1,266.61 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.85x = 664,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,792.92/917.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.29

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