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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.68, 1,277.76 and 693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.68, 1,277.76 and 693.40 is: 956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.68 : 1,277.76 = 693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.68/1,277.76 = 693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.68x = 1,277.76 × 693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.68x = 885,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,998.19/926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.10

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