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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.72, 1,275.95 and 786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.72, 1,275.95 and 786.54 is: 1,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.72 : 1,275.95 = 786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.72/1,275.95 = 786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.72x = 1,275.95 × 786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.72x = 1,003,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,587.68/926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.95

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