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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.50, 1,263.40 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.50, 1,263.40 and 522.52 is: 721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.50 : 1,263.40 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.50/1,263.40 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.50x = 1,263.40 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.50x = 660,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,147.30/915.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.08

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