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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.34, 1,263.73 and 714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.34, 1,263.73 and 714.50 is: 985.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.34 : 1,263.73 = 714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.34/1,263.73 = 714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.34x = 1,263.73 × 714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.34x = 902,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,936.02/916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.37

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