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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,367.45 and 848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,367.45 and 848.40 is: 1,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,367.45 = 848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,367.45 = 848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,367.45 × 848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 1,160,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,144.58/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.42

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