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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.72, 1,369.08 and 775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.72, 1,369.08 and 775.56 is: 1,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.72 : 1,369.08 = 775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.72/1,369.08 = 775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.72x = 1,369.08 × 775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.72x = 1,061,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,803.68/912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.34

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