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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.54, 1,258.83 and 663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.54, 1,258.83 and 663.45 is: 915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.54 : 1,258.83 = 663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.54/1,258.83 = 663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.54x = 1,258.83 × 663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.54x = 835,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,170.76/912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.22

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