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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.37, 1,263.06 and 522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.37, 1,263.06 and 522.38 is: 720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.37 : 1,263.06 = 522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.37/1,263.06 = 522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.37x = 1,263.06 × 522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.37x = 659,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,800.44/915.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.80

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