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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.67, 1,266.99 and 752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.67, 1,266.99 and 752.91 is: 1,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.67 : 1,266.99 = 752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.67/1,266.99 = 752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.67x = 1,266.99 × 752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.67x = 953,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,929.44/919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.26

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