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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.84, 1,265.70 and 656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.84, 1,265.70 and 656.56 is: 906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.84 : 1,265.70 = 656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.84/1,265.70 = 656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.84x = 1,265.70 × 656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.84x = 831,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,007.99/916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.38

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