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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.28, 1,268.58 and 773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.28, 1,268.58 and 773.32 is: 1,064.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.28 : 1,268.58 = 773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.28/1,268.58 = 773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.28x = 1,268.58 × 773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.28x = 981,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,018.29/921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.84

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