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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,278.42 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,278.42 and 705.90 is: 973.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,278.42 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,278.42 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,278.42 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 902,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,436.68/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.79

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