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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.44, 1,373.52 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.44, 1,373.52 and 525.44 is: 788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.44 : 1,373.52 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.44/1,373.52 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.44x = 1,373.52 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.44x = 721,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,702.35/915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.37

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