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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.38, 1,264.41 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.38, 1,264.41 and 653.94 is: 902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.38 : 1,264.41 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.38/1,264.41 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.38x = 1,264.41 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.38x = 826,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,848.28/916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.30

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