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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.10, 1,260.09 and 665.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.10, 1,260.09 and 665.03 is: 916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.10 : 1,260.09 = 665.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.10/1,260.09 = 665.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.10x = 1,260.09 × 665.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.10x = 837,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,991.35/914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.74

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