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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,266.78 and 524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,266.78 and 524.99 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,266.78 = 524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,266.78 = 524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,266.78 × 524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 665,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,040.50/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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