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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,277.30 and 715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,277.30 and 715.86 is: 987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,277.30 = 715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,277.30 = 715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,277.30 × 715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 914,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,369.77/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.24

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