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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,370.96 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,370.96 and 672.08 is: 1,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,370.96 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,370.96 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,370.96 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 921,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,394.80/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.71

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