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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,276.75 and 646.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,276.75 and 646.49 is: 890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,276.75 = 646.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,276.75 = 646.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,276.75 × 646.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 825,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,410.11/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.64

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