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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,275.80 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,275.80 and 663.32 is: 914.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,275.80 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,275.80 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,275.80 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 846,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,263.66/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.13

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