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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,370.55 and 642.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,370.55 and 642.63 is: 961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,370.55 = 642.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,370.55 = 642.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,370.55 × 642.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 880,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,756.55/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.52

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