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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,264.06 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,264.06 and 522.88 is: 721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,264.06 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,264.06 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,264.06 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 660,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,951.69/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.59

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