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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,278.09 and 677.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,278.09 and 677.38 is: 934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,278.09 = 677.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,278.09 = 677.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,278.09 × 677.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 865,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,752.60/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.49

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