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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.32, 1,263.13 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.32, 1,263.13 and 522.34 is: 720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.32 : 1,263.13 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.32/1,263.13 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.32x = 1,263.13 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.32x = 659,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,783.32/915.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.82

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