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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.99, 1,370.25 and 696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.99, 1,370.25 and 696.40 is: 1,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.99 : 1,370.25 = 696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.99/1,370.25 = 696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.99x = 1,370.25 × 696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.99x = 954,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,238.67/916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.62

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