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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.02, 1,262.75 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.02, 1,262.75 and 522.11 is: 720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.02 : 1,262.75 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.02/1,262.75 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.02x = 1,262.75 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.02x = 659,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,294.40/915.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.52

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