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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,277.28 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,277.28 and 663.72 is: 915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,277.28 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,277.28 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,277.28 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 847,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,756.28/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.35

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