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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.05, 1,262.89 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.05, 1,262.89 and 522.10 is: 720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.05 : 1,262.89 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.05/1,262.89 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.05x = 1,262.89 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.05x = 659,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,350.00/915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.56

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