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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.17, 1,389.47 and 824.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.17, 1,389.47 and 824.22 is: 1,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.17 : 1,389.47 = 824.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.17/1,389.47 = 824.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.17x = 1,389.47 × 824.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.17x = 1,145,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,228.96/926.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.52

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