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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.64, 1,257.18 and 661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.64, 1,257.18 and 661.52 is: 913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.64 : 1,257.18 = 661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.64/1,257.18 = 661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.64x = 1,257.18 × 661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.64x = 831,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,649.71/910.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.26

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