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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.93, 1,373.32 and 752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.93, 1,373.32 and 752.91 is: 1,127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.93 : 1,373.32 = 752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.93/1,373.32 = 752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.93x = 1,373.32 × 752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.93x = 1,033,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,986.36/916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.66

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