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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.96, 1,278.56 and 895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.96, 1,278.56 and 895.28 is: 1,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.96 : 1,278.56 = 895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.96/1,278.56 = 895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.96x = 1,278.56 × 895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.96x = 1,144,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,669.20/926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.86

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