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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.16, 1,262.91 and 653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.16, 1,262.91 and 653.53 is: 901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.16 : 1,262.91 = 653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.16/1,262.91 = 653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.16x = 1,262.91 × 653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.16x = 825,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,349.57/915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.86

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