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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.99, 1,263.63 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.99, 1,263.63 and 666.84 is: 919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.99 : 1,263.63 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.99/1,263.63 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.99x = 1,263.63 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.99x = 842,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,639.03/915.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.92

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