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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.84, 1,264.98 and 719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.84, 1,264.98 and 719.74 is: 993.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.84 : 1,264.98 = 719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.84/1,264.98 = 719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.84x = 1,264.98 × 719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.84x = 910,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,456.71/916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.04

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