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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,374.49 and 763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,374.49 and 763.35 is: 1,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,374.49 = 763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,374.49 = 763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,374.49 × 763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 1,049,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,216.94/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.88

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