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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.09, 1,264.49 and 652.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.09, 1,264.49 and 652.65 is: 901.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.09 : 1,264.49 = 652.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.09/1,264.49 = 652.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.09x = 1,264.49 × 652.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.09x = 825,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,266.14/915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.84

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