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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,262.97 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,262.97 and 583.43 is: 805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,262.97 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,262.97 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,262.97 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 736,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,848.27/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.25

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