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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.67, 1,262.52 and 636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.67, 1,262.52 and 636.15 is: 877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.67 : 1,262.52 = 636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.67/1,262.52 = 636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.67x = 1,262.52 × 636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.67x = 803,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,152.10/915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.12

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