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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,347.49 and 926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,347.49 and 926.63 is: 1,279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,347.49 = 926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,347.49 = 926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,347.49 × 926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 1,248,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,624.66/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.04

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