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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.01, 1,262.37 and 561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.01, 1,262.37 and 561.04 is: 774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.01 : 1,262.37 = 561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.01/1,262.37 = 561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.01x = 1,262.37 × 561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.01x = 708,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,240.06/915.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.02

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