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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.23, 1,375.72 and 884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.23, 1,375.72 and 884.33 is: 1,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.23 : 1,375.72 = 884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.23/1,375.72 = 884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.23x = 1,375.72 × 884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.23x = 1,216,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,594.28/916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.83

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