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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,383.96 and 720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,383.96 and 720.48 is: 1,076.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,383.96 = 720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,383.96 = 720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,383.96 × 720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 997,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,115.50/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.33

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