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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,281.18 and 666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,281.18 and 666.82 is: 919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,281.18 = 666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,281.18 = 666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,281.18 × 666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 854,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,316.45/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.35

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