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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,260.03 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,260.03 and 665.42 is: 918.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,260.03 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,260.03 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,260.03 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 838,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,442.86/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.38

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