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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,268.06 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,268.06 and 773.28 is: 1,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,268.06 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,268.06 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,268.06 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 980,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,561.57/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.81

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