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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.98, 1,255 and 768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.98, 1,255 and 768.88 is: 1,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.98 : 1,255 = 768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.98/1,255 = 768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.98x = 1,255 × 768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.98x = 964,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,944.40/909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.40

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