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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.61, 1,373.31 and 763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.61, 1,373.31 and 763.52 is: 1,143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.61 : 1,373.31 = 763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.61/1,373.31 = 763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.61x = 1,373.31 × 763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.61x = 1,048,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,542.78/916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.94

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