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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,277.40 and 664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,277.40 and 664.48 is: 915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,277.40 = 664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,277.40 = 664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,277.40 × 664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 848,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,806.75/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.73

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