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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,373.94 and 710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,373.94 and 710.94 is: 1,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,373.94 = 710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,373.94 = 710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,373.94 × 710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 976,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,788.90/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.20

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