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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,389.81 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,389.81 and 406.43 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,389.81 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,389.81 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,389.81 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 564,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,860.48/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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