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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.42, 1,262.87 and 636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.42, 1,262.87 and 636.33 is: 877.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.42 : 1,262.87 = 636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.42/1,262.87 = 636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.42x = 1,262.87 × 636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.42x = 803,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,602.07/915.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.85

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