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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.26, 1,368.66 and 760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.26, 1,368.66 and 760.16 is: 1,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.26 : 1,368.66 = 760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.26/1,368.66 = 760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.26x = 1,368.66 × 760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.26x = 1,040,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,400.59/913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.22

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