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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.67, 1,262.31 and 653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.67, 1,262.31 and 653.23 is: 900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.67 : 1,262.31 = 653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.67/1,262.31 = 653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.67x = 1,262.31 × 653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.67x = 824,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,578.76/915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.52

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