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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,263.24 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,263.24 and 635.76 is: 877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,263.24 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,263.24 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,263.24 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 803,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,117.46/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.61

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