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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.28, 1,262.16 and 666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.28, 1,262.16 and 666.16 is: 918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.28 : 1,262.16 = 666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.28/1,262.16 = 666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.28x = 1,262.16 × 666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.28x = 840,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,800.51/915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.63

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