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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,373.04 and 656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,373.04 and 656.32 is: 982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,373.04 = 656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,373.04 = 656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,373.04 × 656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 901,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,153.61/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.55

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