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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.56, 1,264.76 and 826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.56, 1,264.76 and 826.16 is: 1,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.56 : 1,264.76 = 826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.56/1,264.76 = 826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.56x = 1,264.76 × 826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.56x = 1,044,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,894.12/921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.83

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