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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.54, 1,262.43 and 604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.54, 1,262.43 and 604.50 is: 833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.54 : 1,262.43 = 604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.54/1,262.43 = 604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.54x = 1,262.43 × 604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.54x = 763,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,138.94/915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.54

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