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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.93, 1,264.05 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.93, 1,264.05 and 522.99 is: 721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.93 : 1,264.05 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.93/1,264.05 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.93x = 1,264.05 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.93x = 661,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,085.51/915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.76

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