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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.94, 1,262.77 and 757.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.94, 1,262.77 and 757.99 is: 1,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.94 : 1,262.77 = 757.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.94/1,262.77 = 757.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.94x = 1,262.77 × 757.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.94x = 957,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,156.93/915.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.01

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