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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,264.08 and 719.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,264.08 and 719.76 is: 992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,264.08 = 719.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,264.08 = 719.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,264.08 × 719.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 909,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,834.22/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.63

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