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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,280.04 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,280.04 and 795.12 is: 1,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,280.04 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,280.04 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,280.04 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 1,017,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,785.40/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.08

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