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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.03, 1,275.75 and 761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.03, 1,275.75 and 761.20 is: 1,048.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.03 : 1,275.75 = 761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.03/1,275.75 = 761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.03x = 1,275.75 × 761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.03x = 971,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,097.71/926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.66

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