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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.60, 1,284.75 and 882.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.60, 1,284.75 and 882.76 is: 1,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.60 : 1,284.75 = 882.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.60/1,284.75 = 882.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.60x = 1,284.75 × 882.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.60x = 1,134,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,125.91/926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.96

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