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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.32, 1,275.60 and 828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.32, 1,275.60 and 828.04 is: 1,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.32 : 1,275.60 = 828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.32/1,275.60 = 828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.32x = 1,275.60 × 828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.32x = 1,056,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,247.82/926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.26

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