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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.49, 1,263.18 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.49, 1,263.18 and 522.37 is: 720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.49 : 1,263.18 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.49/1,263.18 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.49x = 1,263.18 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.49x = 659,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,847.34/915.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.76

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