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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,388.30 and 665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,388.30 and 665.44 is: 997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,388.30 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,388.30 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,388.30 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 923,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,823.55/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.54

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