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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,387.13 and 887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,387.13 and 887.14 is: 1,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,387.13 = 887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,387.13 = 887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,387.13 × 887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 1,230,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,578.51/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.26

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