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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.75, 1,372.41 and 762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.75, 1,372.41 and 762.66 is: 1,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.75 : 1,372.41 = 762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.75/1,372.41 = 762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.75x = 1,372.41 × 762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.75x = 1,046,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,682.21/915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.98

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