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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.91, 1,415.75 and 926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.91, 1,415.75 and 926.30 is: 1,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.91 : 1,415.75 = 926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.91/1,415.75 = 926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.91x = 1,415.75 × 926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.91x = 1,311,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,409.23/942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.81

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