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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.77, 1,262.16 and 750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.77, 1,262.16 and 750.02 is: 1,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.77 : 1,262.16 = 750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.77/1,262.16 = 750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.77x = 1,262.16 × 750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.77x = 946,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,638.93/913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.97

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