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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.72, 1,266.84 and 681.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.72, 1,266.84 and 681.01 is: 941.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.72 : 1,266.84 = 681.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.72/1,266.84 = 681.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.72x = 1,266.84 × 681.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.72x = 862,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,727.54/916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.11

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