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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.87, 1,264.48 and 636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.87, 1,264.48 and 636.02 is: 878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.87 : 1,264.48 = 636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.87/1,264.48 = 636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.87x = 1,264.48 × 636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.87x = 804,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,226.66/915.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.10

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