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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.26, 1,387.81 and 809.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.26, 1,387.81 and 809.42 is: 1,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.26 : 1,387.81 = 809.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.26/1,387.81 = 809.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.26x = 1,387.81 × 809.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.26x = 1,123,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,310.18/926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.74

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