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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,263.44 and 769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,263.44 and 769.72 is: 1,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,263.44 = 769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,263.44 = 769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,263.44 × 769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 972,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,495.04/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.33

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