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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,262.44 and 649.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,262.44 and 649.58 is: 896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,262.44 = 649.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,262.44 = 649.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,262.44 × 649.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 820,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,055.78/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.10

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