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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,256.37 and 774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,256.37 and 774.60 is: 1,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,256.37 = 774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,256.37 = 774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,256.37 × 774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 973,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,184.20/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.52

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