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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.26, 1,263 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.26, 1,263 and 522.28 is: 720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.26 : 1,263 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.26/1,263 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.26x = 1,263 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.26x = 659,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,636.48/915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.71

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