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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,292.52 and 788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,292.52 and 788.88 is: 1,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,292.52 = 788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,292.52 = 788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,292.52 × 788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 1,019,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,643.18/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.64

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