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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,263.90 and 523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,263.90 and 523 is: 721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,263.90 = 523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,263.90 = 523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,263.90 × 523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 661,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,019.70/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.83

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