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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.35, 1,263.13 and 516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.35, 1,263.13 and 516.98 is: 713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.35 : 1,263.13 = 516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.35/1,263.13 = 516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.35x = 1,263.13 × 516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.35x = 653,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,014.81/915.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.41

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