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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.88, 1,265.68 and 706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.88, 1,265.68 and 706.96 is: 975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.88 : 1,265.68 = 706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.88/1,265.68 = 706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.88x = 1,265.68 × 706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.88x = 894,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,785.13/916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.90

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