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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,277.34 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,277.34 and 660.64 is: 911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,277.34 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,277.34 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,277.34 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 843,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,861.90/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.81

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