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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.89, 1,264.31 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.89, 1,264.31 and 651.26 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.89 : 1,264.31 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.89/1,264.31 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.89x = 1,264.31 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.89x = 823,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,389.77/916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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