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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.24, 1,263 and 522.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.24, 1,263 and 522.21 is: 720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.24 : 1,263 = 522.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.24/1,263 = 522.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.24x = 1,263 × 522.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.24x = 659,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,551.23/915.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.63

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