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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,261.62 and 666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,261.62 and 666.36 is: 919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,261.62 = 666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,261.62 = 666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,261.62 × 666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 840,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,693.10/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.03

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