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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.47, 1,256.58 and 662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.47, 1,256.58 and 662.61 is: 914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.47 : 1,256.58 = 662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.47/1,256.58 = 662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.47x = 1,256.58 × 662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.47x = 832,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,622.47/910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.50

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