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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.08, 1,255.80 and 753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.08, 1,255.80 and 753.94 is: 1,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.08 : 1,255.80 = 753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.08/1,255.80 = 753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.08x = 1,255.80 × 753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.08x = 946,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,797.85/911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.20

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