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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.53, 1,261.95 and 716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.53, 1,261.95 and 716.01 is: 986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.53 : 1,261.95 = 716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.53/1,261.95 = 716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.53x = 1,261.95 × 716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.53x = 903,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,578.09/915.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.95

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