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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,263.60 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,263.60 and 522.54 is: 721.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,263.60 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,263.60 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,263.60 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 660,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,281.54/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.17

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