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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.41, 1,286.01 and 669.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.41, 1,286.01 and 669.51 is: 924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.41 : 1,286.01 = 669.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.41/1,286.01 = 669.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.41x = 1,286.01 × 669.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.41x = 860,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,996.56/931.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.40

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