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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.15, 1,264.61 and 651.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.15, 1,264.61 and 651.67 is: 898.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.15 : 1,264.61 = 651.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.15/1,264.61 = 651.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.15x = 1,264.61 × 651.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.15x = 824,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,106.87/917.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.56

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