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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.51, 1,271.89 and 795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.51, 1,271.89 and 795.29 is: 1,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.51 : 1,271.89 = 795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.51/1,271.89 = 795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.51x = 1,271.89 × 795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.51x = 1,011,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,521.40/926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.75

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