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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.32, 1,264.19 and 654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.32, 1,264.19 and 654.88 is: 902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.32 : 1,264.19 = 654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.32/1,264.19 = 654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.32x = 1,264.19 × 654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.32x = 827,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,889.47/917.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.51

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