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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.59, 1,262.63 and 653.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.59, 1,262.63 and 653.15 is: 900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.59 : 1,262.63 = 653.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.59/1,262.63 = 653.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.59x = 1,262.63 × 653.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.59x = 824,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,686.78/915.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.72

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