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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.87, 1,261.71 and 635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.87, 1,261.71 and 635.61 is: 875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.87 : 1,261.71 = 635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.87/1,261.71 = 635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.87x = 1,261.71 × 635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.87x = 801,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,955.49/915.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.62

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