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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.90, 1,277.76 and 705.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.90, 1,277.76 and 705.47 is: 972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.90 : 1,277.76 = 705.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.90/1,277.76 = 705.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.90x = 1,277.76 × 705.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.90x = 901,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,422.40/926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.51

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