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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,264.75 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,264.75 and 751.28 is: 1,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,264.75 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,264.75 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,264.75 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 950,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,181.38/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.01

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