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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,276.36 and 839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,276.36 and 839.04 is: 1,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,276.36 = 839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,276.36 = 839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,276.36 × 839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 1,070,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,917.09/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.35

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