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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.75, 1,263.51 and 522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.75, 1,263.51 and 522.63 is: 721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.75 : 1,263.51 = 522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.75/1,263.51 = 522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.75x = 1,263.51 × 522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.75x = 660,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,348.23/915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.10

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