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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.44, 1,263.48 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.44, 1,263.48 and 522.50 is: 721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.44 : 1,263.48 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.44/1,263.48 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.44x = 1,263.48 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.44x = 660,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,168.30/915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.15

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