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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,373.22 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,373.22 and 627.96 is: 941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,373.22 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,373.22 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,373.22 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 862,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,327.23/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.08

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