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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,264.14 and 654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,264.14 and 654.66 is: 903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,264.14 = 654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,264.14 = 654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,264.14 × 654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 827,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,581.89/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.45

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