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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.18, 1,392.05 and 665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.18, 1,392.05 and 665.09 is: 996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.18 : 1,392.05 = 665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.18/1,392.05 = 665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.18x = 1,392.05 × 665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.18x = 925,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,835.34/929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.40

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