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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,372.77 and 771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,372.77 and 771.90 is: 1,156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,372.77 = 771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,372.77 = 771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,372.77 × 771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 1,059,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,641.16/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.03

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