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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.79, 1,263.87 and 522.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.79, 1,263.87 and 522.87 is: 721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.79 : 1,263.87 = 522.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.79/1,263.87 = 522.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.79x = 1,263.87 × 522.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.79x = 660,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,838.51/915.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.61

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