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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.22, 1,263.00 and 495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.22, 1,263.00 and 495.57 is: 683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.22 : 1,263.00 = 495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.22/1,263.00 = 495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.22x = 1,263.00 × 495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.22x = 625,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,896.12/915.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.88

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