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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,369.06 and 641.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,369.06 and 641.63 is: 960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,369.06 = 641.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,369.06 = 641.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,369.06 × 641.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 878,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,421.52/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.02

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