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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,264.31 and 716.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,264.31 and 716.47 is: 988.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,264.31 = 716.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,264.31 = 716.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,264.31 × 716.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 905,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,840.46/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.87

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