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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.68, 1,373.52 and 765.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.68, 1,373.52 and 765.96 is: 1,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.68 : 1,373.52 = 765.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.68/1,373.52 = 765.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.68x = 1,373.52 × 765.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.68x = 1,052,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,061.38/917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.44

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