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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,265.04 and 639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,265.04 and 639.52 is: 883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,265.04 = 639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,265.04 = 639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,265.04 × 639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 809,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,018.38/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.21

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