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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.39, 1,263.24 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.39, 1,263.24 and 522.45 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.39 : 1,263.24 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.39/1,263.24 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.39x = 1,263.24 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.39x = 659,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,979.74/915.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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