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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.88, 1,372.12 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.88, 1,372.12 and 750.42 is: 1,123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.88 : 1,372.12 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.88/1,372.12 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.88x = 1,372.12 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.88x = 1,029,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,664.41/916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.02

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