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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,374.71 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,374.71 and 453.74 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,374.71 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,374.71 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,374.71 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 623,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,751.77/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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