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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.00, 1,388.67 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.00, 1,388.67 and 405.86 is: 608.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.00 : 1,388.67 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.00/1,388.67 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.00x = 1,388.67 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.00x = 563,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,598.66/926.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.64

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