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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.39, 1,263.04 and 620.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.39, 1,263.04 and 620.95 is: 856.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.39 : 1,263.04 = 620.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.39/1,263.04 = 620.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.39x = 1,263.04 × 620.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.39x = 784,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,284.69/915.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.78

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