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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.77, 1,265.24 and 706.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.77, 1,265.24 and 706.77 is: 975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.77 : 1,265.24 = 706.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.77/1,265.24 = 706.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.77x = 1,265.24 × 706.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.77x = 894,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,233.67/916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.42

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