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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.08, 1,262.74 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.08, 1,262.74 and 522.04 is: 720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.08 : 1,262.74 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.08/1,262.74 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.08x = 1,262.74 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.08x = 659,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,200.79/915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.38

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