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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.72, 1,378.32 and 755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.72, 1,378.32 and 755.96 is: 1,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.72 : 1,378.32 = 755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.72/1,378.32 = 755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.72x = 1,378.32 × 755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.72x = 1,041,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,954.79/914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.10

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