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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,263.60 and 654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,263.60 and 654.48 is: 901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,263.60 = 654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,263.60 = 654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,263.60 × 654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 827,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,000.93/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.93

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