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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.36, 1,387.52 and 719.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.36, 1,387.52 and 719.31 is: 1,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.36 : 1,387.52 = 719.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.36/1,387.52 = 719.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.36x = 1,387.52 × 719.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.36x = 998,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,057.01/926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.40

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