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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.34, 1,263.26 and 522.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.34, 1,263.26 and 522.49 is: 721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.34 : 1,263.26 = 522.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.34/1,263.26 = 522.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.34x = 1,263.26 × 522.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.34x = 660,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,040.72/915.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.09

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