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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.80, 1,286.28 and 669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.80, 1,286.28 and 669.36 is: 924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.80 : 1,286.28 = 669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.80/1,286.28 = 669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.80x = 1,286.28 × 669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.80x = 860,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,984.38/931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.00

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