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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.16, 1,371.17 and 769.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.16, 1,371.17 and 769.85 is: 1,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.16 : 1,371.17 = 769.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.16/1,371.17 = 769.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.16x = 1,371.17 × 769.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.16x = 1,055,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,595.22/915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.45

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