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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926, 1,389.60 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926, 1,389.60 and 413 is: 619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926 : 1,389.60 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926/1,389.60 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926x = 1,389.60 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926x = 573,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,904.80/926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.77

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