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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,267.48 and 770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,267.48 and 770.70 is: 1,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,267.48 = 770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,267.48 = 770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,267.48 × 770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 976,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,846.84/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.73

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