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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,375.04 and 643.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,375.04 and 643.04 is: 964.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,375.04 = 643.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,375.04 = 643.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,375.04 × 643.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 884,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,205.72/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.62

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