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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,377.12 and 746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,377.12 and 746.72 is: 1,121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,377.12 = 746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,377.12 = 746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,377.12 × 746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 1,028,323.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,323.05/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.84

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