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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.05, 1,373.79 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.05, 1,373.79 and 525.44 is: 788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.05 : 1,373.79 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.05/1,373.79 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.05x = 1,373.79 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.05x = 721,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,837.35/915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.85

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