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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,373.31 and 886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,373.31 and 886.16 is: 1,327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,373.31 = 886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,373.31 = 886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,373.31 × 886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 1,216,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,975.82/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.24

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