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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.24, 1,372.16 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.24, 1,372.16 and 530.32 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.24 : 1,372.16 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.24/1,372.16 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.24x = 1,372.16 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.24x = 727,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,683.89/916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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