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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,279.80 and 787.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,279.80 and 787.93 is: 1,088.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,279.80 = 787.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,279.80 = 787.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,279.80 × 787.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 1,008,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,389.61/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.58

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