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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,262.25 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,262.25 and 620.36 is: 855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,262.25 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,262.25 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,262.25 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 783,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,049.41/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.79

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