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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,263.21 and 517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,263.21 and 517.10 is: 713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,263.21 = 517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,263.21 = 517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,263.21 × 517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 653,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,201.44/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.60

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