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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.62, 1,256.40 and 660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.62, 1,256.40 and 660.54 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.62 : 1,256.40 = 660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.62/1,256.40 = 660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.62x = 1,256.40 × 660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.62x = 829,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,902.46/909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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