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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,261.22 and 715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,261.22 and 715.47 is: 986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,261.22 = 715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,261.22 = 715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,261.22 × 715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 902,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,361.50/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.19

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