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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.53, 1,366.37 and 716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.53, 1,366.37 and 716.51 is: 1,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.53 : 1,366.37 = 716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.53/1,366.37 = 716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.53x = 1,366.37 × 716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.53x = 979,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,020.29/912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.86

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