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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.89, 1,314.88 and 766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.89, 1,314.88 and 766.10 is: 1,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.89 : 1,314.88 = 766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.89/1,314.88 = 766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.89x = 1,314.88 × 766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.89x = 1,007,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,329.57/951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.24

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