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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,262.37 and 747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,262.37 and 747.35 is: 1,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,262.37 = 747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,262.37 = 747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,262.37 × 747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 943,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,432.22/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.92

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