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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,276.02 and 656.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,276.02 and 656.66 is: 905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,276.02 = 656.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,276.02 = 656.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,276.02 × 656.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 837,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,914.48/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.11

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