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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,386.96 and 732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,386.96 and 732.16 is: 1,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,386.96 = 732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,386.96 = 732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,386.96 × 732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 1,015,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,476.63/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.96

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