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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,262.64 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,262.64 and 516.66 is: 712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,262.64 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,262.64 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,262.64 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 652,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,355.58/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.96

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