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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.07, 1,262.84 and 653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.07, 1,262.84 and 653.63 is: 901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.07 : 1,262.84 = 653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.07/1,262.84 = 653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.07x = 1,262.84 × 653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.07x = 825,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,420.53/916.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.05

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