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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.97, 1,373.83 and 656.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.97, 1,373.83 and 656.15 is: 983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.97 : 1,373.83 = 656.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.97/1,373.83 = 656.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.97x = 1,373.83 × 656.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.97x = 901,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,430.04/916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.06

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