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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,262.88 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,262.88 and 537.12 is: 741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,262.88 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,262.88 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,262.88 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 678,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,318.11/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.22

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