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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.14, 1,266.21 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.14, 1,266.21 and 771.72 is: 1,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.14 : 1,266.21 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.14/1,266.21 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.14x = 1,266.21 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.14x = 977,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,159.58/919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.12

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