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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.60, 1,253.52 and 762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.60, 1,253.52 and 762.72 is: 1,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.60 : 1,253.52 = 762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.60/1,253.52 = 762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.60x = 1,253.52 × 762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.60x = 956,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,084.77/909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.10

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