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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,371.16 and 805.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,371.16 and 805.87 is: 1,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,371.16 = 805.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,371.16 = 805.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,371.16 × 805.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 1,104,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,979.43/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.74

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