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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,366.97 and 790.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,366.97 and 790.12 is: 1,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,366.97 = 790.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,366.97 = 790.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,366.97 × 790.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 1,080,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,065.48/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.08

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