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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,266.62 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,266.62 and 524.90 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,266.62 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,266.62 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,266.62 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 664,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,849.38/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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