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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.27, 1,263.11 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.27, 1,263.11 and 522.28 is: 720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.27 : 1,263.11 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.27/1,263.11 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.27x = 1,263.11 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.27x = 659,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,699.00/915.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.77

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