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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,264.51 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,264.51 and 620.33 is: 856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,264.51 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,264.51 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,264.51 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 784,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,407.94/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.74

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