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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.54, 1,258.88 and 663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.54, 1,258.88 and 663.75 is: 915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.54 : 1,258.88 = 663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.54/1,258.88 = 663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.54x = 1,258.88 × 663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.54x = 835,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,578.28/912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.66

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