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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,371.36 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,371.36 and 655.20 is: 980.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,371.36 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,371.36 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,371.36 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 898,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,515.07/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.83

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