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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.68, 1,369.31 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.68, 1,369.31 and 791.37 is: 1,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.68 : 1,369.31 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.68/1,369.31 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.68x = 1,369.31 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.68x = 1,083,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,626.90/913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.00

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