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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.34, 1,264.29 and 719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.34, 1,264.29 and 719.24 is: 992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.34 : 1,264.29 = 719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.34/1,264.29 = 719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.34x = 1,264.29 × 719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.34x = 909,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,327.94/916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.35

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