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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.25, 1,371.23 and 780.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.25, 1,371.23 and 780.87 is: 1,168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.25 : 1,371.23 = 780.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.25/1,371.23 = 780.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.25x = 1,371.23 × 780.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.25x = 1,070,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,756.54/916.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.64

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