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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,277.58 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,277.58 and 716.32 is: 988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,277.58 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,277.58 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,277.58 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 915,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,156.11/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.20

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