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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,387.54 and 666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,387.54 and 666.91 is: 998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,387.54 = 666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,387.54 = 666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,387.54 × 666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 925,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,364.30/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.32

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