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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,292.79 and 769.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,292.79 and 769.01 is: 1,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,292.79 = 769.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,292.79 = 769.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,292.79 × 769.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 994,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,168.44/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.24

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