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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.29, 1,263.14 and 522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.29, 1,263.14 and 522.31 is: 720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.29 : 1,263.14 = 522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.29/1,263.14 = 522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.29x = 1,263.14 × 522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.29x = 659,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,750.65/915.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.81

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