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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,277.76 and 663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,277.76 and 663.76 is: 916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.60 : 1,277.76 = 663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.60/1,277.76 = 663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.60x = 1,277.76 × 663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.60x = 848,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,125.98/925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.30

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