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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.26, 1,370.16 and 761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.26, 1,370.16 and 761.16 is: 1,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.26 : 1,370.16 = 761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.26/1,370.16 = 761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.26x = 1,370.16 × 761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.26x = 1,042,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,910.99/914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.72

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