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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,277.61 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,277.61 and 664.34 is: 916.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,277.61 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,277.61 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,277.61 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 848,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,767.43/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.54

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