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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,373.28 and 700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,373.28 and 700.64 is: 1,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,373.28 = 700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,373.28 = 700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,373.28 × 700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 962,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,174.90/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.23

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