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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.41, 1,263.03 and 522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.41, 1,263.03 and 522.43 is: 720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.41 : 1,263.03 = 522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.41/1,263.03 = 522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.41x = 1,263.03 × 522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.41x = 659,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,839.65/915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.81

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