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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,390.31 and 849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,390.31 and 849.65 is: 1,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,390.31 = 849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,390.31 = 849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,390.31 × 849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 1,181,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,276.89/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.59

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