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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,368.47 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,368.47 and 791.12 is: 1,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,368.47 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,368.47 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,368.47 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 1,082,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,623.99/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.58

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