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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,384.39 and 759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,384.39 and 759.96 is: 1,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,384.39 = 759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,384.39 = 759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,384.39 × 759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 1,052,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,081.02/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.16

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