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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.94, 1,269.72 and 770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.94, 1,269.72 and 770.34 is: 1,065.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.94 : 1,269.72 = 770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.94/1,269.72 = 770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.94x = 1,269.72 × 770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.94x = 978,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,116.10/917.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.56

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