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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.54, 1,368.26 and 655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.54, 1,368.26 and 655.50 is: 982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.54 : 1,368.26 = 655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.54/1,368.26 = 655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.54x = 1,368.26 × 655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.54x = 896,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,894.43/912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.85

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