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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,264.16 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,264.16 and 731.04 is: 1,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.96 : 1,264.16 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.96/1,264.16 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.96x = 1,264.16 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.96x = 924,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,151.53/916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.84

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