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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,259.52 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,259.52 and 663.60 is: 916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,259.52 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,259.52 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,259.52 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 835,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,817.47/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.95

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