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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.46, 1,262.44 and 654.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.46, 1,262.44 and 654.02 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.46 : 1,262.44 = 654.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.46/1,262.44 = 654.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.46x = 1,262.44 × 654.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.46x = 825,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,661.01/916.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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