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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.54, 1,261.64 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.54, 1,261.64 and 665.76 is: 918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.54 : 1,261.64 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.54/1,261.64 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.54x = 1,261.64 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.54x = 839,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,949.45/914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.44

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