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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.92, 1,256.70 and 662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.92, 1,256.70 and 662.98 is: 913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.92 : 1,256.70 = 662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.92/1,256.70 = 662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.92x = 1,256.70 × 662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.92x = 833,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,166.97/911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.64

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