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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,264.82 and 655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,264.82 and 655.11 is: 904.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,264.82 = 655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,264.82 = 655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,264.82 × 655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 828,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,592.95/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.29

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