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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.84, 1,277.70 and 664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.84, 1,277.70 and 664.40 is: 915.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.84 : 1,277.70 = 664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.84/1,277.70 = 664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.84x = 1,277.70 × 664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.84x = 848,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,903.88/926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.91

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