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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.94, 1,272.48 and 772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.94, 1,272.48 and 772.34 is: 1,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.94 : 1,272.48 = 772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.94/1,272.48 = 772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.94x = 1,272.48 × 772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.94x = 982,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,787.20/919.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.32

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