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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.57, 1,286.96 and 900.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.57, 1,286.96 and 900.65 is: 1,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.57 : 1,286.96 = 900.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.57/1,286.96 = 900.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.57x = 1,286.96 × 900.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.57x = 1,159,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,100.52/926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.96

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