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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.26, 1,276.48 and 663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.26, 1,276.48 and 663.82 is: 914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.26 : 1,276.48 = 663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.26/1,276.48 = 663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.26x = 1,276.48 × 663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.26x = 847,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,352.95/926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.81

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