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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.13, 1,262.89 and 522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.13, 1,262.89 and 522.15 is: 720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.13 : 1,262.89 = 522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.13/1,262.89 = 522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.13x = 1,262.89 × 522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.13x = 659,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,418.01/915.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.57

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