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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.10, 1,262.23 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.10, 1,262.23 and 583.94 is: 805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.10 : 1,262.23 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.10/1,262.23 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.10x = 1,262.23 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.10x = 737,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,068.28/915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.45

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