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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.40, 1,278.83 and 661.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.40, 1,278.83 and 661.87 is: 912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.40 : 1,278.83 = 661.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.40/1,278.83 = 661.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.40x = 1,278.83 × 661.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.40x = 846,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,415.90/927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.68

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