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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.38, 1,277.72 and 646.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.38, 1,277.72 and 646.64 is: 891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.38 : 1,277.72 = 646.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.38/1,277.72 = 646.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.38x = 1,277.72 × 646.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.38x = 826,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,224.86/926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.89

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