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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.38, 1,373.97 and 753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.38, 1,373.97 and 753.66 is: 1,130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.38 : 1,373.97 = 753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.38/1,373.97 = 753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.38x = 1,373.97 × 753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.38x = 1,035,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,506.23/916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.00

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