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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.48, 1,375.04 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.48, 1,375.04 and 627.20 is: 941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.48 : 1,375.04 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.48/1,375.04 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.48x = 1,375.04 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.48x = 862,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,425.09/916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.02

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