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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.42, 1,372.98 and 793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.42, 1,372.98 and 793.12 is: 1,192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.42 : 1,372.98 = 793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.42/1,372.98 = 793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.42x = 1,372.98 × 793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.42x = 1,088,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,937.90/913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.15

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