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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.86, 1,266.52 and 524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.86, 1,266.52 and 524.78 is: 724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.86 : 1,266.52 = 524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.86/1,266.52 = 524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.86x = 1,266.52 × 524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.86x = 664,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,644.37/917.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.12

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