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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.41, 1,375.17 and 764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.41, 1,375.17 and 764.22 is: 1,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.41 : 1,375.17 = 764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.41/1,375.17 = 764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.41x = 1,375.17 × 764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.41x = 1,050,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,925.54/916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.79

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