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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.22, 1,370.13 and 796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.22, 1,370.13 and 796.50 is: 1,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.22 : 1,370.13 = 796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.22/1,370.13 = 796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.22x = 1,370.13 × 796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.22x = 1,091,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,308.55/914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.70

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