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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.24, 1,285.71 and 666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.24, 1,285.71 and 666.16 is: 918.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.24 : 1,285.71 = 666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.24/1,285.71 = 666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.24x = 1,285.71 × 666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.24x = 856,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,488.57/932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.74

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