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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.28, 1,371.54 and 683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.28, 1,371.54 and 683.80 is: 1,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.28 : 1,371.54 = 683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.28/1,371.54 = 683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.28x = 1,371.54 × 683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.28x = 937,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,859.05/916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.55

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