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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,262.73 and 522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,262.73 and 522 is: 720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,262.73 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,262.73 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,262.73 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 659,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,145.06/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.38

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