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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.79, 1,257.84 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.79, 1,257.84 and 663 is: 914.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.79 : 1,257.84 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.79/1,257.84 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.79x = 1,257.84 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.79x = 833,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,947.92/911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.63

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