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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.66, 1,264.71 and 666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.66, 1,264.71 and 666.58 is: 920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.66 : 1,264.71 = 666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.66/1,264.71 = 666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.66x = 1,264.71 × 666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.66x = 843,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,030.39/915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.68

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