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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.64, 1,263.54 and 522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.64, 1,263.54 and 522.62 is: 721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.64 : 1,263.54 = 522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.64/1,263.54 = 522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.64x = 1,263.54 × 522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.64x = 660,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,351.27/915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.19

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