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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.41, 1,372.50 and 760.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.41, 1,372.50 and 760.70 is: 1,140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.41 : 1,372.50 = 760.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.41/1,372.50 = 760.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.41x = 1,372.50 × 760.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.41x = 1,044,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,053.89/915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.54

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