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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.58, 1,263.60 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.58, 1,263.60 and 522.70 is: 721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.58 : 1,263.60 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.58/1,263.60 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.58x = 1,263.60 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.58x = 660,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,483.72/915.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.38

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