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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.88, 1,373.97 and 672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.88, 1,373.97 and 672.26 is: 1,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.88 : 1,373.97 = 672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.88/1,373.97 = 672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.88x = 1,373.97 × 672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.88x = 923,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,665.07/916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.40

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