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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.76, 1,373.52 and 897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.76, 1,373.52 and 897.32 is: 1,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.76 : 1,373.52 = 897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.76/1,373.52 = 897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.76x = 1,373.52 × 897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.76x = 1,232,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,486.97/916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.39

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