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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.18, 1,292.10 and 768.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.18, 1,292.10 and 768.51 is: 1,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.18 : 1,292.10 = 768.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.18/1,292.10 = 768.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.18x = 1,292.10 × 768.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.18x = 992,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,991.77/937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.56

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