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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,276.70 and 786.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,276.70 and 786.78 is: 1,084.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,276.70 = 786.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,276.70 = 786.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,276.70 × 786.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 1,004,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,478.09/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.42

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