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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.94, 1,371.69 and 654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.94, 1,371.69 and 654.75 is: 981.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.94 : 1,371.69 = 654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.94/1,371.69 = 654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.94x = 1,371.69 × 654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.94x = 898,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,114.03/914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.61

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