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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,327.92 and 667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,327.92 and 667.20 is: 920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,327.92 = 667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,327.92 = 667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,327.92 × 667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 885,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,988.22/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.60

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