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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,276.40 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,276.40 and 664.96 is: 915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,276.40 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,276.40 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,276.40 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 848,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,754.94/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.24

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