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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,371.67 and 769.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,371.67 and 769.43 is: 1,152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,371.67 = 769.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,371.67 = 769.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,371.67 × 769.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 1,055,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,405.55/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.14

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