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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.70, 1,368.51 and 775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.70, 1,368.51 and 775.81 is: 1,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.70 : 1,368.51 = 775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.70/1,368.51 = 775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.70x = 1,368.51 × 775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.70x = 1,061,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,703.74/912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.26

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