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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,262.93 and 522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,262.93 and 522.25 is: 720.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,262.93 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,262.93 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,262.93 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 659,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,565.19/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.84

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