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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.26, 1,385.64 and 886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.26, 1,385.64 and 886.14 is: 1,322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.26 : 1,385.64 = 886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.26/1,385.64 = 886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.26x = 1,385.64 × 886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.26x = 1,227,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,871.03/928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.77

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