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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.98, 1,260.09 and 766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.98, 1,260.09 and 766.38 is: 1,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.98 : 1,260.09 = 766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.98/1,260.09 = 766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.98x = 1,260.09 × 766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.98x = 965,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,707.77/913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.60

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