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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.94, 1,275.39 and 802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.94, 1,275.39 and 802.20 is: 1,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.94 : 1,275.39 = 802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.94/1,275.39 = 802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.94x = 1,275.39 × 802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.94x = 1,023,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,117.86/926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.76

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