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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.91, 1,264.14 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.91, 1,264.14 and 621.27 is: 857.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.91 : 1,264.14 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.91/1,264.14 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.91x = 1,264.14 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.91x = 785,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,372.26/915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.48

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