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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.56, 1,262.50 and 682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.56, 1,262.50 and 682.28 is: 940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.56 : 1,262.50 = 682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.56/1,262.50 = 682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.56x = 1,262.50 × 682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.56x = 861,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,378.50/915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.82

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