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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,374.12 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,374.12 and 471.24 is: 706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.20 : 1,374.12 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.20/1,374.12 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.20x = 1,374.12 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.20x = 647,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,540.31/916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.77

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