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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.42, 1,285.44 and 666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.42, 1,285.44 and 666.98 is: 919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.42 : 1,285.44 = 666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.42/1,285.44 = 666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.42x = 1,285.44 × 666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.42x = 857,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,362.77/932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.50

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