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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.29, 1,375.65 and 655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.29, 1,375.65 and 655.10 is: 982.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.29 : 1,375.65 = 655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.29/1,375.65 = 655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.29x = 1,375.65 × 655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.29x = 901,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,188.32/917.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.45

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