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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.66, 1,370.88 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.66, 1,370.88 and 669.12 is: 1,001.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.66 : 1,370.88 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.66/1,370.88 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.66x = 1,370.88 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.66x = 917,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,283.23/915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.77

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