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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.22, 1,277.13 and 869.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.22, 1,277.13 and 869.73 is: 1,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.22 : 1,277.13 = 869.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.22/1,277.13 = 869.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.22x = 1,277.13 × 869.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.22x = 1,110,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,758.27/926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.24

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