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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.22, 1,262.80 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.22, 1,262.80 and 583.44 is: 805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.22 : 1,262.80 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.22/1,262.80 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.22x = 1,262.80 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.22x = 736,768.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,768.03/915.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.02

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