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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.75, 1,386.60 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.75, 1,386.60 and 666.26 is: 997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.75 : 1,386.60 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.75/1,386.60 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.75x = 1,386.60 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.75x = 923,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,831.30/925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.92

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