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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.80, 1,266.64 and 751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.80, 1,266.64 and 751.55 is: 1,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.80 : 1,266.64 = 751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.80/1,266.64 = 751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.80x = 1,266.64 × 751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.80x = 951,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,935.08/917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.20

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