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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,262.98 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,262.98 and 620.28 is: 855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,262.98 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,262.98 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,262.98 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 783,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,401.23/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.73

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