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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,261.27 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,261.27 and 774.36 is: 1,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,261.27 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,261.27 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,261.27 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 976,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,678.01/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.00

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