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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,386.68 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,386.68 and 664.76 is: 996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.96 : 1,386.68 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.96/1,386.68 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.96x = 1,386.68 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.96x = 921,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,809.40/924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.59

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