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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,281.88 and 667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,281.88 and 667.74 is: 920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,281.88 = 667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,281.88 = 667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,281.88 × 667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 855,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,962.55/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.21

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