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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.82, 1,263.96 and 523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.82, 1,263.96 and 523 is: 721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.82 : 1,263.96 = 523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.82/1,263.96 = 523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.82x = 1,263.96 × 523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.82x = 661,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,051.08/915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.81

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