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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.73, 1,259.14 and 663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.73, 1,259.14 and 663.59 is: 915.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.73 : 1,259.14 = 663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.73/1,259.14 = 663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.73x = 1,259.14 × 663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.73x = 835,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,552.71/912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.44

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