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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.09, 1,263.32 and 653.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.09, 1,263.32 and 653.65 is: 901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.09 : 1,263.32 = 653.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.09/1,263.32 = 653.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.09x = 1,263.32 × 653.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.09x = 825,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,769.12/916.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.41

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