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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.80, 1,286.82 and 767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.80, 1,286.82 and 767.64 is: 1,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.80 : 1,286.82 = 767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.80/1,286.82 = 767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.80x = 1,286.82 × 767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.80x = 987,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,814.50/931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.11

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