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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.76, 1,375.61 and 657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.76, 1,375.61 and 657.28 is: 986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.76 : 1,375.61 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.76/1,375.61 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.76x = 1,375.61 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.76x = 904,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,160.94/916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.26

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