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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,277.61 and 757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,277.61 and 757.98 is: 1,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,277.61 = 757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,277.61 = 757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,277.61 × 757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 968,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,399.99/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.15

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