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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.84, 1,267.08 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.84, 1,267.08 and 657.56 is: 907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.84 : 1,267.08 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.84/1,267.08 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.84x = 1,267.08 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.84x = 833,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,181.12/917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.76

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