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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.89, 1,264.07 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.89, 1,264.07 and 523.13 is: 722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.89 : 1,264.07 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.89/1,264.07 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.89x = 1,264.07 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.89x = 661,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,267.93/915.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.00

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