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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.40, 1,283.47 and 665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.40, 1,283.47 and 665.36 is: 916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.40 : 1,283.47 = 665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.40/1,283.47 = 665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.40x = 1,283.47 × 665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.40x = 853,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,975.42/931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.87

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