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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,371.30 and 805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,371.30 and 805.97 is: 1,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,371.30 = 805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,371.30 = 805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,371.30 × 805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 1,105,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,221.32/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.88

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