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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,278.88 and 690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,278.88 and 690.88 is: 953.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,278.88 = 690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,278.88 = 690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,278.88 × 690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 883,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,552.61/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.41

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