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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,263.27 and 635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,263.27 and 635.14 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,263.27 = 635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,263.27 = 635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,263.27 × 635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 802,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,353.31/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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