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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.92, 1,264.20 and 654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.92, 1,264.20 and 654.72 is: 903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.92 : 1,264.20 = 654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.92/1,264.20 = 654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.92x = 1,264.20 × 654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.92x = 827,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,697.02/915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.68

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