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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,263.02 and 547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,263.02 and 547 is: 755.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,263.02 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,263.02 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,263.02 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 690,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,871.94/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.05

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