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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,262.58 and 730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,262.58 and 730.19 is: 1,006.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,262.58 = 730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,262.58 = 730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,262.58 × 730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 921,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,916.98/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.37

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