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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.60, 1,383.98 and 838.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.60, 1,383.98 and 838.61 is: 1,252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.60 : 1,383.98 = 838.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.60/1,383.98 = 838.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.60x = 1,383.98 × 838.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.60x = 1,160,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,626.11/926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.56

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