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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,376.48 and 765.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,376.48 and 765.64 is: 1,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,376.48 = 765.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,376.48 = 765.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,376.48 × 765.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 1,053,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,888.15/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.13

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