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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.61, 1,371.53 and 761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.61, 1,371.53 and 761.40 is: 1,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.61 : 1,371.53 = 761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.61/1,371.53 = 761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.61x = 1,371.53 × 761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.61x = 1,044,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,284.85/913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.03

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