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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.98, 1,256.38 and 769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.98, 1,256.38 and 769.88 is: 1,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.98 : 1,256.38 = 769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.98/1,256.38 = 769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.98x = 1,256.38 × 769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.98x = 967,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,261.83/910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.78

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