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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.91, 1,263.68 and 665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.91, 1,263.68 and 665.83 is: 919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.91 : 1,263.68 = 665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.91/1,263.68 = 665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.91x = 1,263.68 × 665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.91x = 841,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,396.05/914.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.65

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