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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.84, 1,262.73 and 753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.84, 1,262.73 and 753.66 is: 1,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.84 : 1,262.73 = 753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.84/1,262.73 = 753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.84x = 1,262.73 × 753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.84x = 951,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,669.09/915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.12

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