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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.83, 1,265.00 and 902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.83, 1,265.00 and 902.97 is: 1,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.83 : 1,265.00 = 902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.83/1,265.00 = 902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.83x = 1,265.00 × 902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.83x = 1,142,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,264.98/916.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.88

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