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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.19, 1,262.97 and 495.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.19, 1,262.97 and 495.55 is: 683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.19 : 1,262.97 = 495.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.19/1,262.97 = 495.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.19x = 1,262.97 × 495.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.19x = 625,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,855.99/915.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.85

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