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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.36, 1,365.02 and 866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.36, 1,365.02 and 866.68 is: 1,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.36 : 1,365.02 = 866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.36/1,365.02 = 866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.36x = 1,365.02 × 866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.36x = 1,183,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,035.53/916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.02

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