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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.37, 1,388.17 and 858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.37, 1,388.17 and 858.02 is: 1,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.37 : 1,388.17 = 858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.37/1,388.17 = 858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.37x = 1,388.17 × 858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.37x = 1,191,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,077.62/926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.75

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