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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.81, 1,263.92 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.81, 1,263.92 and 522.96 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.81 : 1,263.92 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.81/1,263.92 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.81x = 1,263.92 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.81x = 660,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,976.99/915.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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