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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.19, 1,377.09 and 764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.19, 1,377.09 and 764.10 is: 1,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.19 : 1,377.09 = 764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.19/1,377.09 = 764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.19x = 1,377.09 × 764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.19x = 1,052,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,234.47/917.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.24

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