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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.05, 1,262.43 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.05, 1,262.43 and 583.62 is: 805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.05 : 1,262.43 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.05/1,262.43 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.05x = 1,262.43 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.05x = 736,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,779.40/915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.18

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