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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.40, 1,261.71 and 791.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.40, 1,261.71 and 791.87 is: 1,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.40 : 1,261.71 = 791.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.40/1,261.71 = 791.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.40x = 1,261.71 × 791.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.40x = 999,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,103.99/916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.25

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