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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.09, 1,278.86 and 661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.09, 1,278.86 and 661.59 is: 912.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.09 : 1,278.86 = 661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.09/1,278.86 = 661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.09x = 1,278.86 × 661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.09x = 846,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,077.68/927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.62

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