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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.73, 1,368.99 and 760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.73, 1,368.99 and 760.64 is: 1,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.73 : 1,368.99 = 760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.73/1,368.99 = 760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.73x = 1,368.99 × 760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.73x = 1,041,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,301.71/913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.62

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