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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.89, 1,257.53 and 661.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.89, 1,257.53 and 661.77 is: 913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.89 : 1,257.53 = 661.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.89/1,257.53 = 661.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.89x = 1,257.53 × 661.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.89x = 832,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,192.32/910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.60

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