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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.70, 1,255.23 and 765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.70, 1,255.23 and 765.90 is: 1,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.70 : 1,255.23 = 765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.70/1,255.23 = 765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.70x = 1,255.23 × 765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.70x = 961,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,380.66/911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.49

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