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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.18, 1,262.36 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.18, 1,262.36 and 635.28 is: 876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.18 : 1,262.36 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.18/1,262.36 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.18x = 1,262.36 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.18x = 801,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,952.06/915.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.28

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