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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.94, 1,373.86 and 655.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.94, 1,373.86 and 655.62 is: 982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.94 : 1,373.86 = 655.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.94/1,373.86 = 655.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.94x = 1,373.86 × 655.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.94x = 900,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,725.76/916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.31

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