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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.80, 1,277.61 and 665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.80, 1,277.61 and 665.36 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.80 : 1,277.61 = 665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.80/1,277.61 = 665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.80x = 1,277.61 × 665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.80x = 850,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,070.59/927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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