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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,373.01 and 812.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,373.01 and 812.41 is: 1,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,373.01 = 812.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,373.01 = 812.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,373.01 × 812.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 1,115,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,447.05/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.35

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