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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,369.62 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,369.62 and 562.76 is: 842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,369.62 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,369.62 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,369.62 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 770,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,760.50/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.02

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