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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.36, 1,277.70 and 665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.36, 1,277.70 and 665.80 is: 916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.36 : 1,277.70 = 665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.36/1,277.70 = 665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.36x = 1,277.70 × 665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.36x = 850,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,692.66/928.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.34

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