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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.99, 1,264.05 and 522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.99, 1,264.05 and 522.94 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.99 : 1,264.05 = 522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.99/1,264.05 = 522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.99x = 1,264.05 × 522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.99x = 661,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,022.31/915.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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