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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,373.31 and 525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,373.31 and 525.27 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,373.31 = 525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,373.31 = 525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,373.31 × 525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 721,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,358.54/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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