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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.61, 1,373.03 and 762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.61, 1,373.03 and 762.40 is: 1,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.61 : 1,373.03 = 762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.61/1,373.03 = 762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.61x = 1,373.03 × 762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.61x = 1,046,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,798.07/914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.53

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