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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.55, 1,387.80 and 719.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.55, 1,387.80 and 719.51 is: 1,077.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.55 : 1,387.80 = 719.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.55/1,387.80 = 719.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.55x = 1,387.80 × 719.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.55x = 998,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,529.04/926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.69

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