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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,276.87 and 726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,276.87 and 726.32 is: 1,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,276.87 = 726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,276.87 = 726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,276.87 × 726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 927,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,406.20/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.41

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