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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,255.50 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,255.50 and 757.08 is: 1,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,255.50 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,255.50 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,255.50 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 950,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,513.94/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.54

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