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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.74, 1,263.84 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.74, 1,263.84 and 621.68 is: 858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.74 : 1,263.84 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.74/1,263.84 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.74x = 1,263.84 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.74x = 785,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,704.05/915.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.00

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