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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.90, 1,263.81 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.90, 1,263.81 and 522.84 is: 721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.90 : 1,263.81 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.90/1,263.81 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.90x = 1,263.81 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.90x = 660,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,770.42/915.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.44

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