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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.87, 1,265.84 and 740.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.87, 1,265.84 and 740.77 is: 1,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.87 : 1,265.84 = 740.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.87/1,265.84 = 740.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.87x = 1,265.84 × 740.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.87x = 937,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,696.81/917.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.61

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