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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.16, 1,263.16 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.16, 1,263.16 and 522.32 is: 720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.16 : 1,263.16 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.16/1,263.16 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.16x = 1,263.16 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.16x = 659,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,773.73/915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.94

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