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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.69, 1,277.88 and 794.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.69, 1,277.88 and 794.37 is: 1,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.69 : 1,277.88 = 794.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.69/1,277.88 = 794.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.69x = 1,277.88 × 794.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.69x = 1,015,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,111.35/926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.42

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