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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,272.24 and 661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,272.24 and 661.14 is: 912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,272.24 = 661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,272.24 = 661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,272.24 × 661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 841,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,128.75/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.33

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