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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.58, 1,276.58 and 760.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.58, 1,276.58 and 760.53 is: 1,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.58 : 1,276.58 = 760.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.58/1,276.58 = 760.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.58x = 1,276.58 × 760.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.58x = 970,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,879.29/926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.81

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