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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 1,000.80 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 1,000.80 and 618.60 is: 927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 1,000.80 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/1,000.80 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 1,000.80 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 619,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,094.88/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.90

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