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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.20, 1,365.05 and 665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.20, 1,365.05 and 665.69 is: 996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.20 : 1,365.05 = 665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.20/1,365.05 = 665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.20x = 1,365.05 × 665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.20x = 908,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,694.97/912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.16

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