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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,277.10 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,277.10 and 646.38 is: 890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,277.10 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,277.10 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,277.10 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 825,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,491.90/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.84

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