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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.06, 1,363.49 and 764.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.06, 1,363.49 and 764.97 is: 1,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.06 : 1,363.49 = 764.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.06/1,363.49 = 764.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.06x = 1,363.49 × 764.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.06x = 1,043,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,028.95/911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.85

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