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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,276.97 and 660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,276.97 and 660.40 is: 910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,276.97 = 660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,276.97 = 660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,276.97 × 660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 843,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,304.49/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.62

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