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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,264.17 and 666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,264.17 and 666.74 is: 920.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,264.17 = 666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,264.17 = 666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,264.17 × 666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 842,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,872.71/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.49

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