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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.85, 1,372.41 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.85, 1,372.41 and 499.34 is: 747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.85 : 1,372.41 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.85/1,372.41 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.85x = 1,372.41 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.85x = 685,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,292.35/916.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.45

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