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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.88, 1,374.26 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.88, 1,374.26 and 531.16 is: 797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.88 : 1,374.26 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.88/1,374.26 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.88x = 1,374.26 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.88x = 729,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,951.94/915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.00

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