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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,279.36 and 665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,279.36 and 665.52 is: 917.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,279.36 = 665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,279.36 = 665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,279.36 × 665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 851,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,439.67/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.54

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