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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,277.94 and 703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,277.94 and 703.20 is: 969.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,277.94 = 703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,277.94 = 703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,277.94 × 703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 898,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,647.41/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.67

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