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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,276.68 and 662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,276.68 and 662.66 is: 914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,276.68 = 662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,276.68 = 662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,276.68 × 662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 846,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,004.77/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.50

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