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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.09, 1,278.51 and 736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.09, 1,278.51 and 736.67 is: 1,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.09 : 1,278.51 = 736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.09/1,278.51 = 736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.09x = 1,278.51 × 736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.09x = 941,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,833.57/926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.00

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