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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,278.36 and 802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,278.36 and 802.32 is: 1,106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,278.36 = 802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,278.36 = 802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,278.36 × 802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 1,025,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,653.80/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.78

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