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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.66, 1,367.72 and 790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.66, 1,367.72 and 790.62 is: 1,184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.66 : 1,367.72 = 790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.66/1,367.72 = 790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.66x = 1,367.72 × 790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.66x = 1,081,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,339.95/912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.83

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