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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,366.64 and 875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,366.64 and 875.60 is: 1,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,366.64 = 875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,366.64 = 875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,366.64 × 875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 1,196,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,618.77/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.09

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