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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.60, 1,262.28 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.60, 1,262.28 and 632.04 is: 871.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.60 : 1,262.28 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.60/1,262.28 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.60x = 1,262.28 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.60x = 797,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,811.45/915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.35

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