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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.60, 1,263.56 and 522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.60, 1,263.56 and 522.56 is: 721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.60 : 1,263.56 = 522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.60/1,263.56 = 522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.60x = 1,263.56 × 522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.60x = 660,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,285.91/915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.15

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