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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.79, 1,390.43 and 824.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.79, 1,390.43 and 824.87 is: 1,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.79 : 1,390.43 = 824.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.79/1,390.43 = 824.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.79x = 1,390.43 × 824.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.79x = 1,146,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,912.92/926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.51

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