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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,264.08 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,264.08 and 757.76 is: 1,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,264.08 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,264.08 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,264.08 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 957,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,869.26/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.52

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