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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,366.08 and 783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912, 1,366.08 and 783.36 is: 1,173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912 : 1,366.08 = 783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912/1,366.08 = 783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912x = 1,366.08 × 783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912x = 1,070,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,132.43/912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.39

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