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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,372.62 and 683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,372.62 and 683.80 is: 1,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,372.62 = 683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,372.62 = 683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,372.62 × 683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 938,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,597.56/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.67

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