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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.28, 1,377.60 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.28, 1,377.60 and 755.52 is: 1,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.28 : 1,377.60 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.28/1,377.60 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.28x = 1,377.60 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.28x = 1,040,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,804.35/914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.39

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