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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.29, 1,267.94 and 666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.29, 1,267.94 and 666.86 is: 919.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.29 : 1,267.94 = 666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.29/1,267.94 = 666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.29x = 1,267.94 × 666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.29x = 845,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,530.04/919.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.77

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