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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.23, 1,260.66 and 747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.23, 1,260.66 and 747.96 is: 1,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.23 : 1,260.66 = 747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.23/1,260.66 = 747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.23x = 1,260.66 × 747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.23x = 942,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,923.25/914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.39

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