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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,264.02 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,264.02 and 654.08 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,264.02 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,264.02 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,264.02 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 826,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,770.20/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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