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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,371.83 and 750.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,371.83 and 750.23 is: 1,122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,371.83 = 750.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,371.83 = 750.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,371.83 × 750.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 1,029,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,177.41/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.72

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