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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.87, 1,372.29 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.87, 1,372.29 and 499.76 is: 748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.87 : 1,372.29 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.87/1,372.29 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.87x = 1,372.29 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.87x = 685,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,819.08/916.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.00

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