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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.13, 1,262.88 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.13, 1,262.88 and 522.14 is: 720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.13 : 1,262.88 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.13/1,262.88 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.13x = 1,262.88 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.13x = 659,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,397.55/915.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.55

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