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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.44, 1,262.99 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.44, 1,262.99 and 522.18 is: 720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.44 : 1,262.99 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.44/1,262.99 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.44x = 1,262.99 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.44x = 659,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,508.12/915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.43

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