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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.48, 1,255.20 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.48, 1,255.20 and 661.62 is: 913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.48 : 1,255.20 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.48/1,255.20 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.48x = 1,255.20 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.48x = 830,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,465.42/909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.12

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