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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.91, 1,263.99 and 522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.91, 1,263.99 and 522.97 is: 721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.91 : 1,263.99 = 522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.91/1,263.99 = 522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.91x = 1,263.99 × 522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.91x = 661,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,028.85/915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.72

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