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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,363.72 and 788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,363.72 and 788.76 is: 1,177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,363.72 = 788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,363.72 = 788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,363.72 × 788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 1,075,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,647.79/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.99

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