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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,266.75 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,266.75 and 525.02 is: 724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,266.75 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,266.75 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,266.75 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 665,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,069.09/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.51

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