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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.15, 1,369.84 and 654.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.15, 1,369.84 and 654.31 is: 979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.15 : 1,369.84 = 654.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.15/1,369.84 = 654.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.15x = 1,369.84 × 654.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.15x = 896,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,300.01/915.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.40

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