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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.98, 1,375.67 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.98, 1,375.67 and 455.01 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.98 : 1,375.67 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.98/1,375.67 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.98x = 1,375.67 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.98x = 625,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,943.61/916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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