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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,375.98 and 857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,375.98 and 857.16 is: 1,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,375.98 = 857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,375.98 = 857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,375.98 × 857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 1,179,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,435.02/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.72

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