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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.06, 1,365.86 and 899.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.06, 1,365.86 and 899.66 is: 1,341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.06 : 1,365.86 = 899.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.06/1,365.86 = 899.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.06x = 1,365.86 × 899.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.06x = 1,228,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,809.61/916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.41

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