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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.18, 1,260.97 and 765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.18, 1,260.97 and 765.28 is: 1,054.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.18 : 1,260.97 = 765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.18/1,260.97 = 765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.18x = 1,260.97 × 765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.18x = 964,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,995.12/915.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.43

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