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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.85, 1,278.01 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.85, 1,278.01 and 706.32 is: 973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.85 : 1,278.01 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.85/1,278.01 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.85x = 1,278.01 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.85x = 902,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,684.02/926.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.93

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