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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.61, 1,277.55 and 726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.61, 1,277.55 and 726.82 is: 1,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.61 : 1,277.55 = 726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.61/1,277.55 = 726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.61x = 1,277.55 × 726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.61x = 928,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,548.89/926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.09

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