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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.95, 1,260.54 and 774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.95, 1,260.54 and 774.45 is: 1,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.95 : 1,260.54 = 774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.95/1,260.54 = 774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.95x = 1,260.54 × 774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.95x = 976,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,225.20/913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.14

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