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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,257.90 and 765.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,257.90 and 765.72 is: 1,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,257.90 = 765.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,257.90 = 765.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,257.90 × 765.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 963,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,199.19/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.80

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