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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.50, 1,263.23 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.50, 1,263.23 and 522.45 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.50 : 1,263.23 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.50/1,263.23 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.50x = 1,263.23 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.50x = 659,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,965.59/915.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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