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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,278.78 and 677.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,278.78 and 677.22 is: 934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,278.78 = 677.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,278.78 = 677.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,278.78 × 677.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 866,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,015.39/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.92

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