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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.26, 1,386.63 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.26, 1,386.63 and 462.02 is: 693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.26 : 1,386.63 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.26/1,386.63 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.26x = 1,386.63 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.26x = 640,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,650.79/924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.15

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