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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.28, 1,261.80 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.28, 1,261.80 and 682 is: 940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.28 : 1,261.80 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.28/1,261.80 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.28x = 1,261.80 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.28x = 860,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,547.60/915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.20

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