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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.14, 1,275.90 and 645.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.14, 1,275.90 and 645.87 is: 889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.14 : 1,275.90 = 645.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.14/1,275.90 = 645.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.14x = 1,275.90 × 645.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.14x = 824,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,065.53/926.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.79

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