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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.64, 1,365.72 and 867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.64, 1,365.72 and 867.04 is: 1,293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.64 : 1,365.72 = 867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.64/1,365.72 = 867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.64x = 1,365.72 × 867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.64x = 1,184,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,133.87/915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.23

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