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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,387.55 and 796.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,387.55 and 796.11 is: 1,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,387.55 = 796.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,387.55 = 796.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,387.55 × 796.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 1,104,638.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,638.45/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.97

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