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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.61, 1,374.92 and 643.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.61, 1,374.92 and 643.92 is: 965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.61 : 1,374.92 = 643.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.61/1,374.92 = 643.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.61x = 1,374.92 × 643.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.61x = 885,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,331.83/916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.88

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