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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.40, 1,380.08 and 830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.40, 1,380.08 and 830.72 is: 1,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.40 : 1,380.08 = 830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.40/1,380.08 = 830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.40x = 1,380.08 × 830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.40x = 1,146,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,460.06/916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.05

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