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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,391.45 and 872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,391.45 and 872.90 is: 1,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,391.45 = 872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,391.45 = 872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,391.45 × 872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 1,214,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,601.88/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.58

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