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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.33, 1,389.56 and 879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.33, 1,389.56 and 879.62 is: 1,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.33 : 1,389.56 = 879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.33/1,389.56 = 879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.33x = 1,389.56 × 879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.33x = 1,222,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,273.42/926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.49

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