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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,278.51 and 627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,278.51 and 627.90 is: 866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,278.51 = 627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,278.51 = 627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,278.51 × 627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 802,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,776.43/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.22

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