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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.47, 1,265.96 and 752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.47, 1,265.96 and 752.45 is: 1,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.47 : 1,265.96 = 752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.47/1,265.96 = 752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.47x = 1,265.96 × 752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.47x = 952,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,567.15/916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.39

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