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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.77, 1,263.77 and 522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.77, 1,263.77 and 522.81 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.77 : 1,263.77 = 522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.77/1,263.77 = 522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.77x = 1,263.77 × 522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.77x = 660,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,708.98/915.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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