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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.42, 1,147.97 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.42, 1,147.97 and 666.54 is: 920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.42 : 1,147.97 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.42/1,147.97 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.42x = 1,147.97 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.42x = 765,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,167.92/831.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.31

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