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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,389.15 and 790.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,389.15 and 790.56 is: 1,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,389.15 = 790.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,389.15 = 790.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,389.15 × 790.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 1,098,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,206.42/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.15

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