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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.80, 1,265.76 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.80, 1,265.76 and 655.68 is: 905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.80 : 1,265.76 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.80/1,265.76 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.80x = 1,265.76 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.80x = 829,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,933.52/916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.25

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