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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.66, 1,263.33 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.66, 1,263.33 and 665.58 is: 919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.66 : 1,263.33 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.66/1,263.33 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.66x = 1,263.33 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.66x = 840,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,847.18/914.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.31

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