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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.21, 1,277.15 and 690.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.21, 1,277.15 and 690.59 is: 952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.21 : 1,277.15 = 690.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.21/1,277.15 = 690.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.21x = 1,277.15 × 690.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.21x = 881,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,977.18/926.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.25

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