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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.82, 1,264.02 and 632.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.82, 1,264.02 and 632.62 is: 873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.82 : 1,264.02 = 632.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.82/1,264.02 = 632.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.82x = 1,264.02 × 632.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.82x = 799,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,644.33/915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.15

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