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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.27, 1,353.96 and 666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.27, 1,353.96 and 666.78 is: 920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.27 : 1,353.96 = 666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.27/1,353.96 = 666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.27x = 1,353.96 × 666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.27x = 902,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,793.45/981.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.03

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