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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.20, 1,264.82 and 836.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.20, 1,264.82 and 836.83 is: 1,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.20 : 1,264.82 = 836.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.20/1,264.82 = 836.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.20x = 1,264.82 × 836.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.20x = 1,058,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,436.72/915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.51

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