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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,385.46 and 664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,385.46 and 664.68 is: 995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,385.46 = 664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,385.46 = 664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,385.46 × 664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 920,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,887.55/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.21

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