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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,262.62 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,262.62 and 522.01 is: 720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,262.62 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,262.62 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,262.62 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 659,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,100.27/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.30

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