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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.71, 1,287.56 and 764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.71, 1,287.56 and 764.60 is: 1,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.71 : 1,287.56 = 764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.71/1,287.56 = 764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.71x = 1,287.56 × 764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.71x = 984,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,463.85/930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.75

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