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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,388.16 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,388.16 and 762.64 is: 1,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,388.16 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,388.16 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,388.16 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 1,058,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,666.34/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.28

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