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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.28, 1,265.82 and 771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.28, 1,265.82 and 771.32 is: 1,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.28 : 1,265.82 = 771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.28/1,265.82 = 771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.28x = 1,265.82 × 771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.28x = 976,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,352.28/919.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.08

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