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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.53, 1,362.50 and 782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.53, 1,362.50 and 782.33 is: 1,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.53 : 1,362.50 = 782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.53/1,362.50 = 782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.53x = 1,362.50 × 782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.53x = 1,065,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,921.24/912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.09

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