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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,276.32 and 677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,276.32 and 677.20 is: 932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,276.32 = 677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,276.32 = 677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,276.32 × 677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 864,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,323.90/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.83

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