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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,279.50 and 753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,279.50 and 753.72 is: 1,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,279.50 = 753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,279.50 = 753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,279.50 × 753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 964,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,384.74/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.14

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