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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,389.36 and 762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,389.36 and 762.84 is: 1,143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,389.36 = 762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,389.36 = 762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,389.36 × 762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 1,059,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,859.38/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.47

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