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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,264.38 and 651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,264.38 and 651.08 is: 898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,264.38 = 651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,264.38 = 651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,264.38 × 651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 823,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,212.53/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.49

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