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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,277.42 and 690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,277.42 and 690.84 is: 952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,277.42 = 690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,277.42 = 690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,277.42 × 690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 882,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,492.83/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.71

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