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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,371.54 and 655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,371.54 and 655.32 is: 981.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,371.54 = 655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,371.54 = 655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,371.54 × 655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 898,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,797.59/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.05

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