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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.64, 1,275.62 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.64, 1,275.62 and 663.20 is: 913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.64 : 1,275.62 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.64/1,275.62 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.64x = 1,275.62 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.64x = 845,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,991.18/925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.95

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