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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,373.28 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,373.28 and 723.28 is: 1,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.96 : 1,373.28 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.96/1,373.28 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.96x = 1,373.28 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.96x = 993,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,265.96/916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.22

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