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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.75, 1,371.94 and 750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.75, 1,371.94 and 750.30 is: 1,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.75 : 1,371.94 = 750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.75/1,371.94 = 750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.75x = 1,371.94 × 750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.75x = 1,029,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,366.58/916.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.84

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