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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.16, 1,262.72 and 522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.16, 1,262.72 and 522.16 is: 720.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.16 : 1,262.72 = 522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.16/1,262.72 = 522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.16x = 1,262.72 × 522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.16x = 659,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,341.88/915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.47

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