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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,263.78 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,263.78 and 621.12 is: 857.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,263.78 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,263.78 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,263.78 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 784,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,959.03/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.82

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