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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.55, 1,263.24 and 767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.55, 1,263.24 and 767.94 is: 1,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.55 : 1,263.24 = 767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.55/1,263.24 = 767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.55x = 1,263.24 × 767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.55x = 970,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,092.53/914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.73

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