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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,374.80 and 763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,374.80 and 763.97 is: 1,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,374.80 = 763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,374.80 = 763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,374.80 × 763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 1,050,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,295.26/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.42

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