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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.65, 1,263.50 and 717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.65, 1,263.50 and 717.13 is: 988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.65 : 1,263.50 = 717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.65/1,263.50 = 717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.65x = 1,263.50 × 717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.65x = 906,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,093.76/916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.48

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