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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.83, 1,272.15 and 660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.83, 1,272.15 and 660.39 is: 910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.83 : 1,272.15 = 660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.83/1,272.15 = 660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.83x = 1,272.15 × 660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.83x = 840,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,115.14/922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.37

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