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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.23, 1,257.17 and 662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.23, 1,257.17 and 662.66 is: 915.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.23 : 1,257.17 = 662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.23/1,257.17 = 662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.23x = 1,257.17 × 662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.23x = 833,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,066.67/910.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.23

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