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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,266.72 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,266.72 and 524.90 is: 724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,266.72 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,266.72 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,266.72 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 664,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,901.33/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.32

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