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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.69, 1,251.89 and 784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.69, 1,251.89 and 784.18 is: 1,077.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.69 : 1,251.89 = 784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.69/1,251.89 = 784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.69x = 1,251.89 × 784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.69x = 981,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,707.10/910.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.98

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