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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,266.48 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,266.48 and 656.64 is: 906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,266.48 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,266.48 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,266.48 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 831,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,621.43/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.62

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