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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.98, 1,373.04 and 806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.98, 1,373.04 and 806.64 is: 1,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.98 : 1,373.04 = 806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.98/1,373.04 = 806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.98x = 1,373.04 × 806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.98x = 1,107,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,548.99/915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.14

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