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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.99, 1,396.58 and 826.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.99, 1,396.58 and 826.11 is: 1,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.99 : 1,396.58 = 826.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.99/1,396.58 = 826.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.99x = 1,396.58 × 826.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.99x = 1,153,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,728.70/929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.58

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