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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.72, 1,373.82 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.72, 1,373.82 and 711.52 is: 1,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.72 : 1,373.82 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.72/1,373.82 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.72x = 1,373.82 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.72x = 977,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,500.41/916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.30

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