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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.86, 1,263.99 and 537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.86, 1,263.99 and 537.89 is: 742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.86 : 1,263.99 = 537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.86/1,263.99 = 537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.86x = 1,263.99 × 537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.86x = 679,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,887.58/915.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.35

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