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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.74, 1,263.60 and 517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.74, 1,263.60 and 517.34 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.74 : 1,263.60 = 517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.74/1,263.60 = 517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.74x = 1,263.60 × 517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.74x = 653,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,709.24/915.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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