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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,392.04 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,392.04 and 894 is: 1,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,392.04 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,392.04 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,392.04 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 1,244,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,483.76/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.77

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