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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,263.16 and 654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,263.16 and 654.20 is: 901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,263.16 = 654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,263.16 = 654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,263.16 × 654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 826,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,359.27/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.51

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