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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,263.39 and 719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,263.39 and 719.27 is: 991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,263.39 = 719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,263.39 = 719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,263.39 × 719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 908,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,712.21/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.94

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