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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,374.11 and 656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,374.11 and 656.28 is: 984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,374.11 = 656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,374.11 = 656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,374.11 × 656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 901,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,802.55/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.76

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