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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,280.73 and 706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,280.73 and 706.10 is: 975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,280.73 = 706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,280.73 = 706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,280.73 × 706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 904,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,323.45/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.26

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