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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.20, 1,259.88 and 804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.20, 1,259.88 and 804.32 is: 1,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.20 : 1,259.88 = 804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.20/1,259.88 = 804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.20x = 1,259.88 × 804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.20x = 1,013,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,346.68/915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.24

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