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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.38, 1,270.28 and 763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.38, 1,270.28 and 763.42 is: 1,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.38 : 1,270.28 = 763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.38/1,270.28 = 763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.38x = 1,270.28 × 763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.38x = 969,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,757.16/921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.51

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