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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.39, 1,264.73 and 706.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.39, 1,264.73 and 706.39 is: 974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.39 : 1,264.73 = 706.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.39/1,264.73 = 706.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.39x = 1,264.73 × 706.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.39x = 893,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,392.62/916.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.90

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