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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926, 1,277.92 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926, 1,277.92 and 705.12 is: 973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926 : 1,277.92 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926/1,277.92 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926x = 1,277.92 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926x = 901,086.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,086.95/926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.10

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