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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,263.60 and 666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,263.60 and 666.88 is: 919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,263.60 = 666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,263.60 = 666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,263.60 × 666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 842,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,669.57/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.99

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