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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,265.58 and 683.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,265.58 and 683.22 is: 943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,265.58 = 683.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,265.58 = 683.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,265.58 × 683.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 864,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,669.57/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.45

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