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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.65, 1,281.77 and 756.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.65, 1,281.77 and 756.01 is: 1,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.65 : 1,281.77 = 756.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.65/1,281.77 = 756.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.65x = 1,281.77 × 756.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.65x = 969,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,030.94/926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.74

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