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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,275.24 and 838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,275.24 and 838.96 is: 1,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,275.24 = 838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,275.24 = 838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,275.24 × 838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 1,069,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,875.35/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.82

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