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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.48, 1,276.88 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.48, 1,276.88 and 677.40 is: 933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.48 : 1,276.88 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.48/1,276.88 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.48x = 1,276.88 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.48x = 864,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,958.51/926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.60

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