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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.75, 1,264.68 and 682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.75, 1,264.68 and 682.47 is: 942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.75 : 1,264.68 = 682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.75/1,264.68 = 682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.75x = 1,264.68 × 682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.75x = 863,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,106.16/915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.51

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