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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.52, 1,276.61 and 664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.52, 1,276.61 and 664.08 is: 915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.52 : 1,276.61 = 664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.52/1,276.61 = 664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.52x = 1,276.61 × 664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.52x = 847,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,767.85/926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.00

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