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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.07, 1,262.81 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.07, 1,262.81 and 522.12 is: 720.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.07 : 1,262.81 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.07/1,262.81 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.07x = 1,262.81 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.07x = 659,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,338.36/915.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.53

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