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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.82, 1,263.49 and 654.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.82, 1,263.49 and 654.38 is: 901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.82 : 1,263.49 = 654.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.82/1,263.49 = 654.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.82x = 1,263.49 × 654.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.82x = 826,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,802.59/916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.82

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