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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.23, 1,372.77 and 641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.23, 1,372.77 and 641.82 is: 961.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.23 : 1,372.77 = 641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.23/1,372.77 = 641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.23x = 1,372.77 × 641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.23x = 881,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,071.24/916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.63

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