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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.08, 1,365.96 and 847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.08, 1,365.96 and 847.40 is: 1,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.08 : 1,365.96 = 847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.08/1,365.96 = 847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.08x = 1,365.96 × 847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.08x = 1,157,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,514.50/915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.93

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