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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.16, 1,284.73 and 665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.16, 1,284.73 and 665.69 is: 918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.16 : 1,284.73 = 665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.16/1,284.73 = 665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.16x = 1,284.73 × 665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.16x = 855,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,223.83/931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.45

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