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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.74, 1,262.39 and 896.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.74, 1,262.39 and 896.31 is: 1,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.74 : 1,262.39 = 896.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.74/1,262.39 = 896.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.74x = 1,262.39 × 896.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.74x = 1,131,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,488.30/916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.25

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