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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,261.02 and 766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,261.02 and 766.02 is: 1,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,261.02 = 766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,261.02 = 766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,261.02 × 766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 965,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,966.54/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.30

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