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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.70, 1,263.55 and 522.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.70, 1,263.55 and 522.65 is: 721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.70 : 1,263.55 = 522.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.70/1,263.55 = 522.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.70x = 1,263.55 × 522.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.70x = 660,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,394.41/915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.19

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