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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.26, 1,265.86 and 707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.26, 1,265.86 and 707.28 is: 977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.26 : 1,265.86 = 707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.26/1,265.86 = 707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.26x = 1,265.86 × 707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.26x = 895,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,317.46/916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.14

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