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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.48, 1,372.86 and 697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.48, 1,372.86 and 697.46 is: 1,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.48 : 1,372.86 = 697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.48/1,372.86 = 697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.48x = 1,372.86 × 697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.48x = 957,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,514.94/916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.77

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