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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,280.61 and 666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,280.61 and 666.36 is: 920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,280.61 = 666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,280.61 = 666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,280.61 × 666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 853,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,347.28/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.37

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