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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,318.92 and 926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,318.92 and 926.40 is: 1,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,318.92 = 926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,318.92 = 926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,318.92 × 926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 1,221,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,847.49/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.23

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