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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,267.56 and 786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,267.56 and 786.12 is: 1,085.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,267.56 = 786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,267.56 = 786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,267.56 × 786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 996,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,454.27/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.60

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