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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.77, 1,266.60 and 786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.77, 1,266.60 and 786.50 is: 1,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.77 : 1,266.60 = 786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.77/1,266.60 = 786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.77x = 1,266.60 × 786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.77x = 996,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,182.27/919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.08

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