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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.72, 1,293.54 and 762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.72, 1,293.54 and 762.76 is: 1,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.72 : 1,293.54 = 762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.72/1,293.54 = 762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.72x = 1,293.54 × 762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.72x = 986,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,660.57/937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.19

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