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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.84, 1,371.04 and 683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.84, 1,371.04 and 683 is: 1,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.84 : 1,371.04 = 683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.84/1,371.04 = 683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.84x = 1,371.04 × 683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.84x = 936,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,420.32/916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.36

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