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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.50, 1,263.25 and 517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.50, 1,263.25 and 517.03 is: 713.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.50 : 1,263.25 = 517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.50/1,263.25 = 517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.50x = 1,263.25 × 517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.50x = 653,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,139.83/915.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.42

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