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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,263.20 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,263.20 and 522.18 is: 720.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,263.20 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,263.20 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,263.20 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 659,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,615.17/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.65

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