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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.82, 1,373.07 and 724.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.82, 1,373.07 and 724.58 is: 1,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.82 : 1,373.07 = 724.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.82/1,373.07 = 724.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.82x = 1,373.07 × 724.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.82x = 994,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,899.06/916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.16

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