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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,372.38 and 673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,372.38 and 673.38 is: 1,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,372.38 = 673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,372.38 = 673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,372.38 × 673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 924,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,133.24/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.87

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