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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.94, 1,390.47 and 666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.94, 1,390.47 and 666.23 is: 999.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.94 : 1,390.47 = 666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.94/1,390.47 = 666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.94x = 1,390.47 × 666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.94x = 926,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,363.38/926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.37

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