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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.36, 1,270.08 and 780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.36, 1,270.08 and 780.96 is: 1,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.36 : 1,270.08 = 780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.36/1,270.08 = 780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.36x = 1,270.08 × 780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.36x = 991,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,881.68/921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.54

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