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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.66, 1,279.89 and 677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.66, 1,279.89 and 677.58 is: 935.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.66 : 1,279.89 = 677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.66/1,279.89 = 677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.66x = 1,279.89 × 677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.66x = 867,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,227.87/926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.87

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