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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.49, 1,263.34 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.49, 1,263.34 and 522.64 is: 721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.49 : 1,263.34 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.49/1,263.34 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.49x = 1,263.34 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.49x = 660,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,272.02/915.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.22

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