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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.66, 1,366.94 and 639.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.66, 1,366.94 and 639.97 is: 958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.66 : 1,366.94 = 639.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.66/1,366.94 = 639.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.66x = 1,366.94 × 639.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.66x = 874,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,801.50/912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.51

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