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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.87, 1,267.10 and 524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.87, 1,267.10 and 524.82 is: 724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.87 : 1,267.10 = 524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.87/1,267.10 = 524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.87x = 1,267.10 × 524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.87x = 664,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,999.42/917.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.50

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