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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,278.36 and 799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,278.36 and 799.50 is: 1,103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,278.36 = 799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,278.36 = 799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,278.36 × 799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 1,022,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,048.82/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.68

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